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Computer systems operator salary
Average computer systems operator salary
$94,444
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Average computer systems operator salary by state
Highest paying states for computer systems operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $91,172 | $43.83 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $91,012 | $43.76 |
| 3 | Maryland | $96,517 | $46.40 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $85,362 | $41.04 |
| 5 | Arizona | $89,279 | $42.92 |
| 6 | New York | $98,524 | $47.37 |
| 7 | Delaware | $90,838 | $43.67 |
| 8 | Nevada | $87,863 | $42.24 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $88,186 | $42.40 |
| 10 | Texas | $80,952 | $38.92 |
| 11 | California | $105,682 | $50.81 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $84,304 | $40.53 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $85,184 | $40.95 |
| 14 | Virginia | $86,906 | $41.78 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $77,715 | $37.36 |
| 16 | Michigan | $73,935 | $35.55 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $70,089 | $33.70 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $85,049 | $40.89 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $70,573 | $33.93 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $72,780 | $34.99 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $65,574 | $31.53 |
| 22 | Ohio | $73,061 | $35.13 |
| 23 | Oregon | $72,711 | $34.96 |
| 24 | Alabama | $74,810 | $35.97 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $72,056 | $34.64 |
| 26 | Utah | $74,931 | $36.02 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $67,914 | $32.65 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $70,669 | $33.98 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $70,926 | $34.10 |
| 30 | Illinois | $71,775 | $34.51 |
| 31 | Vermont | $64,679 | $31.10 |
| 32 | Georgia | $69,986 | $33.65 |
| 33 | Idaho | $64,958 | $31.23 |
| 34 | Kansas | $67,185 | $32.30 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $65,800 | $31.63 |
| 36 | Missouri | $68,293 | $32.83 |
| 37 | Washington | $62,435 | $30.02 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $67,476 | $32.44 |
| 39 | Florida | $63,940 | $30.74 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $60,269 | $28.98 |
| 41 | Colorado | $70,436 | $33.86 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $66,196 | $31.82 |
| 43 | Alaska | $42,537 | $20.45 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $63,183 | $30.38 |
| 45 | Maine | $58,954 | $28.34 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $61,636 | $29.63 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $47,566 | $22.87 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $62,297 | $29.95 |
| 49 | Indiana | $63,022 | $30.30 |
| 50 | Iowa | $60,175 | $28.93 |
| 51 | Montana | $46,534 | $22.37 |
Computer systems operator salary details
A computer systems operator's salary ranges from $55,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $160,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a computer systems operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $160,000 | $13,333 | $77 |
| 75th Percentile | $124,000 | $10,333 | $60 |
| Average | $94,444 | $7,870 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 10th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
Highest paying computer systems operator jobs
The highest paying types of computer systems operators are computer engineer, systems specialist, and information systems analyst.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Technician | $68,938 | $5,745 | $33.14 | 79,712 |
| Network Administrator | $71,357 | $5,946 | $34.31 | 106,886 |
| Administrator | $72,882 | $6,074 | $35.04 | 67,553 |
| Systems Support Engineer | $82,561 | $6,880 | $39.69 | 182,434 |
| Systems Support Analyst | $82,219 | $6,852 | $39.53 | 161,168 |
| Systems Engineer | $82,834 | $6,903 | $39.82 | 145,936 |
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Computer systems operator salary trends
The average computer systems operator salary has risen by $17,234 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average computer systems operator earned $77,210 annually, but today, they earn $94,444 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for computer systems operators over the last decade.
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Average computer systems operator salary over time
Compare computer systems operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Computer systems operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,400 | $45.41 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $91,300 | $43.91 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $89,300 | $42.92 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $88,200 | $42.42 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $86,700 | $41.69 | +2.4% |
Recently added computer systems operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Florida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 01/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Myflorida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 01/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Myflorida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 09/17/2024 | $35,479 |
| State of Florida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Orlando, FL | 09/12/2024 | $35,479 |
| State of Florida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Orlando, FL | 09/12/2024 | $35,479 |
| Myflorida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Orlando, FL | 09/12/2024 | $35,479 |
| Myflorida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 07/20/2024 | $35,479 |
| Myflorida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 07/20/2024 | $35,479 |
| State of Florida | OPS-Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 07/19/2024 | $35,479 |
| State of Florida | Computer Systems Operator | Tallahassee, FL | 05/08/2024 | $33,447 |
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