The salary statistics and trend of computer operators in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer operator salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer operators 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 operators is $65,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer operators is $23,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators in the industry of Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,040 | 2.64% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | $40,930 | 8.06% | - |
| 2015 | $37,630 | -4.38% | - |
| 2014 | $39,280 | 1.12% | - |
| 2013 | $38,840 | -1.57% | - |
| 2012 | $39,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer operators in 19 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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