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Computer Operator salary
Average computer operator salary
$42,722
How much does a computer operator make?
The average computer operator salary in the United States is $42,722. Computer operator salaries typically range between $28,000 and $63,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for computer operators is $20.54 per hour.
Computer operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Computer operators earn the highest average salary in New York.
Where can a Computer Operator earn more?
Computer Operator salary estimates from across the web
Average computer operator salary by state
The highest-paying states for computer operators are New York, Massachusetts, and Washington. The lowest average computer operator salary states are Tennessee, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Highest paying states for computer operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $51,463 | $24.74 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $48,845 | $23.48 |
| 3 | Vermont | $49,068 | $23.59 |
| 4 | Idaho | $47,700 | $22.93 |
| 5 | Maine | $47,842 | $23.00 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $45,512 | $21.88 |
| 7 | New York | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $47,503 | $22.84 |
| 9 | Arizona | $47,174 | $22.68 |
| 10 | Iowa | $47,257 | $22.72 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $42,673 | $20.52 |
| 12 | Kansas | $45,856 | $22.05 |
| 13 | Virginia | $47,151 | $22.67 |
| 14 | Delaware | $46,037 | $22.13 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $46,939 | $22.57 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $48,042 | $23.10 |
| 17 | Washington | $49,391 | $23.75 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $46,037 | $22.13 |
| 19 | Alaska | $43,556 | $20.94 |
| 20 | Maryland | $46,241 | $22.23 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $45,954 | $22.09 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $40,423 | $19.43 |
| 23 | Colorado | $44,645 | $21.46 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $43,559 | $20.94 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $41,541 | $19.97 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $44,096 | $21.20 |
| 27 | Nevada | $41,320 | $19.87 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $44,190 | $21.25 |
| 29 | Montana | $40,954 | $19.69 |
| 30 | Michigan | $41,207 | $19.81 |
| 31 | Ohio | $41,512 | $19.96 |
| 32 | Alabama | $40,511 | $19.48 |
| 33 | California | $44,631 | $21.46 |
| 34 | Illinois | $43,481 | $20.90 |
| 35 | Utah | $39,874 | $19.17 |
| 36 | Indiana | $40,772 | $19.60 |
| 37 | Oregon | $39,985 | $19.22 |
| 38 | Georgia | $40,089 | $19.27 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $37,177 | $17.87 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $37,978 | $18.26 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $39,764 | $19.12 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $37,897 | $18.22 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $35,889 | $17.25 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $37,485 | $18.02 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $38,352 | $18.44 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $37,761 | $18.15 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $37,298 | $17.93 |
| 48 | Texas | $37,175 | $17.87 |
| 49 | Missouri | $37,793 | $18.17 |
| 50 | Florida | $35,917 | $17.27 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $36,459 | $17.53 |
Highest paying cities for computer operators
The highest-paying cities for computer operators are New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Annandale, VA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $52,624 | $25.30 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $48,584 | $23.36 |
| 3 | Annandale, VA | $48,146 | $23.15 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $47,198 | $22.69 |
| 5 | Des Moines, IA | $47,116 | $22.65 |
| 6 | Annapolis, MD | $46,493 | $22.35 |
| 7 | Leavenworth, KS | $46,180 | $22.20 |
| 8 | Richmond, CA | $45,928 | $22.08 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $44,680 | $21.48 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | $44,189 | $21.24 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $43,614 | $20.97 |
| 12 | Strongsville, OH | $42,474 | $20.42 |
| 13 | Milwaukee, WI | $41,513 | $19.96 |
| 14 | Lansing, MI | $40,953 | $19.69 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $40,572 | $19.51 |
| 16 | Columbus, GA | $40,176 | $19.32 |
| 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | $39,900 | $19.18 |
| 18 | Corpus Christi, TX | $38,188 | $18.36 |
| 19 | Oklahoma City, OK | $37,974 | $18.26 |
| 20 | Kansas City, MO | $37,919 | $18.23 |
Computer Operators are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Computer Operator salary details
A computer operator's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $63,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a computer operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| Average | $42,722 | $3,560 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying computer operator jobs
The highest paying types of computer operators are senior operator, lead computer operator, and computer analyst.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Technician | $39,767 | $3,314 | $19.12 | 95,688 |
| Computer Programmer | $70,979 | $5,915 | $34.12 | 205,491 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Systems Operator | $38,182 | $3,182 | $18.36 | 91,037 |
| Computer Analyst | $75,852 | $6,321 | $36.47 | 75,369 |
| Data Center Operator | $46,763 | $3,897 | $22.48 | 120,016 |
Top companies hiring computer operators now:
Which companies pay computer operators the most?
Computer operator salaries at NTT Data International L.L.C. And Vishay are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average computer operator salary at companies like DTCC and Jacobs Engineering Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTT Data International L.L.C. | $89,301 | $42.93 |
| 2 | Vishay | $64,182 | $30.86 |
| 3 | DTCC | $60,491 | $29.08 |
| 4 | Jacobs Engineering Group | $57,276 | $27.54 |
| 5 | Pamten Inc | $54,787 | $26.34 |
| 6 | One Brooklyn Health | $54,719 | $26.31 |
| 7 | Ukpeagvik IOoOupiat Corporation | $54,530 | $26.22 |
| 8 | Crest Industries | $54,076 | $26.00 |
| 9 | Tutor Perini | $53,135 | $25.55 |
| 10 | New Haven Register | $52,779 | $25.37 |
| 11 | Food City | $52,479 | $25.23 |
| 12 | Carnegie Mellon University | $50,987 | $24.51 |
| 13 | Brown University | $50,383 | $24.22 |
| 14 | BNY Mellon | $50,226 | $24.15 |
| 15 | BD | $50,140 | $24.11 |
| 16 | IDEX | $49,480 | $23.79 |
| 17 | Salient CRGT | $49,115 | $23.61 |
| 18 | Katmai Careers | $48,816 | $23.47 |
| 19 | Mohawk Valley Health System | $48,723 | $23.42 |
| 20 | ICONMA | $48,113 | $23.13 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Computer Operator salary by industry
The average computer operator salary varies across industries:
- The average computer operator salary in the technology industry is $44,432, the highest of any industry.
- The average computer operator salary in the finance industry is $43,341.
- Computer operators in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $39,881, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for computer operators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $44,432 | $21.36 |
| 2 | Construction | $43,341 | $20.84 |
| 3 | Retail | $42,652 | $20.51 |
| 4 | Health Care | $41,996 | $20.19 |
| 5 | Finance | $41,647 | $20.02 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $39,881 | $19.17 |
High Paying Computer Operator Jobs
Computer Operator salary trends
The average computer operator salary has risen by $9,554 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average computer operator earned $33,168 annually, but today, they earn $42,722 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for computer operators over the last decade.
Compare computer operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average computer operator salary over time
Compare computer operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Computer Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,700 | $20.54 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $41,300 | $19.85 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $40,000 | $19.25 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $38,700 | $18.59 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $36,900 | $17.75 | +4.4% |
Recently added computer operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Gaming Technology Inc. | Computer Operator I-DCA | West Greenwich, RI | 12/16/2024 | $29,120 |
| T3W Business Solutions, Inc. | Computer Operator III | Ione, CA | 12/15/2024 | $58,707 |
| CVS Health | Computer Operator 1St. Shift | Jersey City, NJ | 12/14/2024 | $38,610 |
| Addison Group | Computer Operator | Hendersonville, TN | 12/14/2024 | $52,175 |
| Ebsco | Computer Operator II | Birmingham, AL | 12/13/2024 | $45,575 |
| System Soft Technologies | Computer Operator | Anderson, SC | 12/12/2024 | $79,306 |
| Willo Products Company, Inc. | Security Electronics CAD Operator | Alabama | 12/12/2024 | $60,000 |
| Actalent | CAD Operator | Pennington, AL | 12/12/2024 | $41,740 |
| Regions Bank | Computer Operator | Hoover, AL | 12/11/2024 | $45,040 |
| International Game Technology PLC | Computer Operator I-DCA | West Greenwich, RI | 12/11/2024 | $29,120 |
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