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Senior computer operator salary
Average senior computer operator salary
$46,082
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Average senior computer operator salary by state
Highest paying states for senior computer operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $54,584 | $26.24 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $51,758 | $24.88 |
| 3 | Idaho | $51,376 | $24.70 |
| 4 | Maine | $51,313 | $24.67 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $48,220 | $23.18 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $50,580 | $24.32 |
| 7 | Arizona | $50,123 | $24.10 |
| 8 | New York | $55,901 | $26.88 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $50,800 | $24.42 |
| 10 | Iowa | $49,671 | $23.88 |
| 11 | Vermont | $52,528 | $25.25 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $46,364 | $22.29 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $48,952 | $23.53 |
| 14 | Delaware | $48,450 | $23.29 |
| 15 | Kansas | $48,436 | $23.29 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $48,093 | $23.12 |
| 17 | Washington | $52,235 | $25.11 |
| 18 | Virginia | $48,040 | $23.10 |
| 19 | Maryland | $48,425 | $23.28 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $47,054 | $22.62 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $46,514 | $22.36 |
| 22 | Colorado | $47,598 | $22.88 |
| 23 | Montana | $43,609 | $20.97 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $42,882 | $20.62 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $45,659 | $21.95 |
| 26 | Alaska | $43,707 | $21.01 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $43,647 | $20.98 |
| 28 | Nevada | $44,050 | $21.18 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $45,905 | $22.07 |
| 30 | California | $47,420 | $22.80 |
| 31 | Utah | $42,940 | $20.64 |
| 32 | Ohio | $42,896 | $20.62 |
| 33 | Michigan | $42,762 | $20.56 |
| 34 | Illinois | $45,622 | $21.93 |
| 35 | Alabama | $42,189 | $20.28 |
| 36 | Oregon | $42,659 | $20.51 |
| 37 | Indiana | $42,356 | $20.36 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $39,396 | $18.94 |
| 39 | Georgia | $41,762 | $20.08 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $39,905 | $19.19 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $40,636 | $19.54 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $40,178 | $19.32 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $39,574 | $19.03 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $37,484 | $18.02 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $39,218 | $18.85 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $38,997 | $18.75 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $39,074 | $18.79 |
| 48 | Missouri | $39,818 | $19.14 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $38,157 | $18.34 |
| 50 | Texas | $39,096 | $18.80 |
| 51 | Florida | $37,077 | $17.83 |
Senior computer operator salary details
A senior computer operator's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $61,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a senior computer operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $46,082 | $3,840 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
Highest paying senior computer operator jobs
The highest paying types of senior computer operators are senior operator, lead computer operator, and computer operations analyst.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Console Operator | $43,202 | $3,600 | $20.77 | 30,104 |
| Data Center Operator | $46,763 | $3,897 | $22.48 | 120,016 |
| Computer Operator | $42,722 | $3,560 | $20.54 | 39,579 |
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Senior computer operator salary trends
The average senior computer operator salary has risen by $10,306 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior computer operator earned $35,776 annually, but today, they earn $46,082 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for senior computer operators over the last decade.
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Average senior computer operator salary over time
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Senior computer operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,100 | $22.15 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $44,500 | $21.41 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $43,200 | $20.77 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $41,700 | $20.05 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $39,800 | $19.15 | +4.4% |
Recently added senior computer operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manpowergroup | SR Computer Operator | Rancho Cordova, CA | 06/25/2025 | $35,479 |
| Lockheed Martin | Computer Operator SR | Moorestown, NJ | 05/18/2025 | $43,000 |
| Kyndryl Holding Inc. | Computer Operators Senior Support) | Boulder, CO | 05/17/2025 | $53,280 |
| Kyndryl | Computer Operators Senior Support) | Boulder, CO | 05/17/2025 | $53,280 |
| Teksystems | SR Computer Operator | Evansville, IN | 03/25/2025 | $96,002 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland | Senior CAD Operator-Cedar | Cedar Rapids, IA | 02/19/2025 | $59,000 |
| New York State Civil Service | Senior Computer Operator, REF #5647 (NY Helps) | Albany, NY | 01/22/2025 | $54,860 |
| State of New York | Senior Computer Operator, REF #5647 (NY Helps) | Albany, NY | 01/22/2025 | $54,860 |
| Cyber Crime | Computer Operator-Senior @ Teksynap | Hawaii | 12/10/2024 | $55,000 |
| Sql Database Administrator In Fort Belvoir, Virginia | Computer Operator-Senior | Hawaii | 12/10/2024 | $55,000 |
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