Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,120 | $63,464 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.90 | $30.51 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $63,754.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a IT Support Specialist in North Carolina is $60,120, or about $28.90 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for IT Support Specialists is $63,464. North Carolina is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level it support specialists in North Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 23,100 it support specialist jobs on record and a median salary of $60,120, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.