The salary statistics of computer support specialists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare computer support specialist salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer support specialists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer support specialists is $78,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid computer support specialists is $30,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer support specialists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $47,960 | 3.52% | 10.13% |
| 2017 | $46,270 | 0.19% | - |
| 2016 | $46,180 | -3.05% | - |
| 2015 | $47,590 | 2.46% | - |
| 2014 | $46,420 | -0.50% | - |
| 2013 | $46,650 | 7.61% | - |
| 2012 | $43,100 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].