The salary statistics and trend of computer operators in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer operator salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer operators in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll 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 $62,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer operators is $31,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,200 | -1.94% | 12.25% |
| 2016 | $38,940 | -6.16% | - |
| 2015 | $41,340 | 2.44% | - |
| 2014 | $40,330 | 13.17% | - |
| 2013 | $35,020 | 4.28% | - |
| 2012 | $33,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer operators in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.