Computer Support Specialist

Support On and Off Screen

Being a computer support specialist means blending problem-solving and innovative thinking to provide technical assistance, support, and advice to clients. Roles and responsibilities include analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating computer network problems. Learn more about opportunities in the field below to kickstart your IT career in the heart of South Carolina.

Fast Facts

$60,900

Average Salary in Columbia, SC

$92,893

Experienced Earners Average Salary

2-8 months

Average Training Time

3,197

Current Jobs 2021

4%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

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Get Ahead of the Game

No matter your location or experience, training opportunities for Computer Support Specialist roles are abundant in Central SC. Our strong network of technical colleges and universities coupled with our growing tech hub provides job opportunities and job security in this field.

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Gain Insight

Our growing industry has created a strong community and roster of resources to help young talent succeed.

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SC Tech

SC Codes

University of South Carolina College of Engineering

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Featured Media

August 13, 2024

US Brick expands Richland County, SC, operations

$5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded as Carolina Ceramics in Columbia in 1939, the company became […]

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Jason Giulietti named one of the Top 10 Influential Leaders of 2024 by Industry Era Magazine

Our work is more than a job. It is a calling and a chance to cultivate prosperity among people and places. Central SC Alliance, a regional economic development organization in the heart of South Carolina, fosters economic growth and prosperity among eight counties and the capital city of Columbia. Jason J. Giulietti, their president and […]