The salary statistics and trend of computer operators in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $32,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $56,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer operators in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $63,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer operators is $32,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer operators in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,820 | 0.23% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | $46,710 | 2.91% | - |
| 2015 | $45,350 | 3.88% | - |
| 2014 | $43,590 | 3.83% | - |
| 2013 | $41,920 | -0.45% | - |
| 2012 | $42,110 | - | - |
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.