verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

IT Support Specialist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$75,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.17/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
21,860
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,291 #4 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Washington, explained

It support specialists in Washington earn a median of $75,220 per year ($36.17 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $48,710, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $128,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $75,220 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $75,220 is worth about $70,291 in national buying power — ranking Washington #4 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,710
$23.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,220
$36.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,470
$61.76/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $75,220 $70,291
Oregon $62,840 $60,797 +$12,380
Idaho $59,170 $61,962 +$16,050

IT Support Specialist in Washington: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Washington?

It support specialists in Washington earn a median of $75,220 per year ($36.17 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Washington pay IT support specialists well?

At $75,220, Washington pays 22% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 21,860 work in the state.

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