The salary statistics and trend of computer operators in the industry of computer systems design 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 | $24,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer operators in the industry of computer systems design 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 $63,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer operators is $24,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators in the industry of Computer Systems Design and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,720 | 6.11% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | $41,050 | 2.70% | - |
| 2015 | $39,940 | 0.03% | - |
| 2014 | $39,930 | 2.60% | - |
| 2013 | $38,890 | 3.21% | - |
| 2012 | $37,640 | - | - |
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.