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IT Support Specialist Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$65,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.27/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
20,910
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,330 #16 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Virginia, explained

It support specialists in Virginia earn a median of $65,040 per year ($31.27 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $44,990, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $101,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $65,040 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $65,040 is worth about $64,330 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #16 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,990
$21.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,040
$31.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,560
$48.83/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $65,040 $64,330
District of Columbia $80,950 $73,657 −$15,910
Maryland $64,750 $61,691 +$290
North Carolina $60,120 $63,736 +$4,920
Kentucky $57,850 $64,164 +$7,190
Tennessee $55,990 $60,945 +$9,050
West Virginia $55,350 $61,846 +$9,690

IT Support Specialist in Virginia: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Virginia?

It support specialists in Virginia earn a median of $65,040 per year ($31.27 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Virginia pay IT support specialists well?

At $65,040, Virginia pays 5% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 20,910 work in the state.

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