Jobs Similar to Computer User Support Specialists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to computer user support specialists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Computer Network Support Specialists, Information Security Analysts and Telecommunications Engineering Specialists.
Computer User Support Specialists: $61,860 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Computer User Support Specialists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Network Support SpecialistsSame group | 76% | $76,220+23% | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 75% | $129,180+109% | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsSame group | 74% | $134,050Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 4 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 74% | $130,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 74% | $106,730+73% | Training or associate |
| 6 | Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsSame group | 73% | $99,130+60% | Training or associate |
| 7 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 73% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 71% | $105,850+71% | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 71% | $104,620+69% | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Penetration TestersSame group | 71% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 70% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 12 | Validation Engineers | 70% | $102,440Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Energy Auditors | 69% | $74,690Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 14 | Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | 69% | $43,370−30% | High school |
| 15 | Digital Forensics AnalystsSame group | 69% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansSame group | 68% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | 68% | $102,440+66% | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Audio and Video Technicians | 68% | $58,100−6% | Training or associate |
| 19 | Prepress Technicians and Workers | 67% | $48,690−21% | Training or associate |
| 20 | Remote Sensing Technicians | 67% | $62,280Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Computer Network Support Specialists
76% similar · $76,220 (+23%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Information Security Analysts
75% similar · $129,180 (+109%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
74% similar · $134,050 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 4Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
74% similar · $130,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 5Power Distributors and Dispatchers
74% similar · $106,730 (+73%) · Training or associate
- 6Network and Computer Systems Administrators
73% similar · $99,130 (+60%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 7Information Security Engineers
73% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Computer Systems Analysts
71% similar · $105,850 (+71%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Database Administrators
71% similar · $104,620 (+69%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Penetration Testers
71% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
70% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 12Validation Engineers
70% similar · $102,440 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 13Energy Auditors
69% similar · $74,690 (broader group) · Training or associate
- 14Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
69% similar · $43,370 (−30%) · High school
- 15Digital Forensics Analysts
69% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
68% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Industrial Engineers
68% similar · $102,440 (+66%) · Bachelor's degree
- 18Audio and Video Technicians
68% similar · $58,100 (−6%) · Training or associate
- 19Prepress Technicians and Workers
67% similar · $48,690 (−21%) · Training or associate
- 20Remote Sensing Technicians
67% similar · $62,280 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like computer user support specialists
What jobs are most similar to computer user support specialists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Computer Network Support Specialists (76% similar), Information Security Analysts (75% similar), Telecommunications Engineering Specialists (74% similar), Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists (74% similar) and Power Distributors and Dispatchers (74% similar).
Which jobs like computer user support specialists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Information Security Analysts ($129,180, +109%; usually a bachelor's degree), Power Distributors and Dispatchers ($106,730, +73%; usually training or an associate degree) and Computer Systems Analysts ($105,850, +71%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with computer user support specialists ($61,860). Without more preparation than computer user support specialists usually need: Power Distributors and Dispatchers and Network and Computer Systems Administrators.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.