The salary statistics and trend of computer occupations in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer occupations salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $87,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $117,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $148,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer occupations in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services. 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 occupations is $148,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $87,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer occupations is $43,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer occupations in the industry of Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,060 | 4.82% | 12.23% |
| 2016 | $82,860 | 1.65% | - |
| 2015 | $81,490 | 3.18% | - |
| 2014 | $78,900 | 0.75% | - |
| 2013 | $78,310 | 2.43% | - |
| 2012 | $76,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer occupations in 22 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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