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Computer User Support Specialists
O*NET 15-1232.00 · SOC 15-1232
Projected Growth
+6%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$60k
per year
Annual Openings
91k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Computer User Support Specialists positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
Structured — offices, data centers, or remote
Work Style
Independent — focused deep work with periodic team check-ins
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Conventional (Organizers)6.0
Realistic (Doers)4.1
Investigative (Thinkers)3.8
Social (Helpers)3.3
Enterprising (Persuaders)2.4
Artistic (Creators)1.0
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