The salary statistics and trend of computer operators in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 | $31,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer operators in the industry of architectural, engineering, 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 $71,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer operators is $31,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,150 | 5.85% | 9.53% |
| 2016 | $43,450 | 10.52% | - |
| 2015 | $38,880 | -11.24% | - |
| 2014 | $43,250 | -4.32% | - |
| 2013 | $45,120 | 7.47% | - |
| 2012 | $41,750 | - | - |
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.