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Computer Systems Desktop Support salaries can vary widely, depending on location. Graduates of the Computer Systems Desktop Support program earn starting salaries ranging from $18,000 to $28,000 per year in the East Texas area. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicate the national median for computer systems analysts' annual earnings at $39,100 in 2002. According to Robert Half International, starting salaries in 2003 nationally ranged from $27,500 to $56,500 for help-desk support staff, and from $51,000 to $67,250 for more senior technical support specialists. Recent Labor Department data shows employment of computer support specialist is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technology. Job growth will continue to be driven by the continued expansion of the computer system design and related services industry, which is projected to remain one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy, despite recent job losses.