The annual salary statistics of computer operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona is shown in Table 1. The wage data of computer operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $73,560. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $51,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $32,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $51,210 | 1.23% | 32.92% |
| 2017 | $50,580 | 0.97% | - |
| 2016 | $50,090 | 11.12% | - |
| 2015 | $44,520 | 18.49% | - |
| 2014 | $36,290 | -3.22% | - |
| 2013 | $37,460 | 8.30% | - |
| 2012 | $34,350 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $51,210, Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is the highest paying city for computer operators in state of Arizona, followed by Flagstaff (median annual salary $48,560). In comparison, the median annual salary of computer operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is 5.2 percent (5.2%) higher than that in Flagstaff.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale | |
| Flagstaff | |
| Tucson | |
| Prescott |