The salary statistics of computer operators in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare computer operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer operators in the industry sector of utilities. 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 operators is $91,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid computer operators is $53,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $70,690 | 1.46% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | $69,660 | 3.83% | - |
| 2016 | $66,990 | -4.82% | - |
| 2015 | $70,220 | 6.29% | - |
| 2014 | $65,800 | 1.79% | - |
| 2013 | $64,620 | 6.86% | - |
| 2012 | $60,190 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer operators in one industries in the utilities sector are shown below. For detailed computer operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].