The salary statistics and trend of computer control programmers and operators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer control programmers and operator salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer control programmers and operators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. 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 control programmers and operators is $92,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer control programmers and operators is $35,110.
The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of computer control programmers and operators in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 56,760 | 14.20% | 16.77% |
| 2015 | 48,700 | -13.26% | - |
| 2014 | 55,160 | 11.35% | - |
| 2013 | 48,900 | 3.39% | - |
| 2012 | 47,240 | - | - |
| Percentile Bracket | Average Hourly Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for computer control programmers and operators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer control programmers and operators is $44.36. The median hourly salary is $27.29. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $16.88.
The average salaries of computer control programmers and operators in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer control programmers and operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |