Computer Operators (43-9011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		310
Mean wage		$25.13
Entry wage		$18.28
10th percentile wage		$15.18
50th percentile wage		$26.72
90th percentile wage		$31.95

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	30	9.1%
Hospitals	30	9%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	20	7.8%
Social Assistance	20	5.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	20	29.33
Public Administration	30	28.84
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	20	28.59
Postal Service	10	28.47

Computer Operators (43-9011)

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. Exclude "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.72		$19.79		$6.93
2016	$25.68	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	$6.66
2015	$25.04	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	$6.50
2014	$24.55	+2%	$18.18	+2%	$6.37
2013	$24.06	+2%	$17.82	+2%	$6.24
2012	$23.65	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	$6.13
2011	$23.22	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	$6.02
2010	$22.86	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	$5.93
2009	$22.43	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	$5.82
2008	$21.81	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	$5.66
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.72		$22.06		$4.66
2016	$25.68	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	$4.32
2015	$25.04	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	$4.14
2014	$24.55	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	$4.09
2013	$24.06	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	$4.01
2012	$23.65	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	$3.95
2011	$23.22	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	$3.83
2010	$22.86	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	$3.79
2009	$22.43	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	$3.62
2008	$21.81	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	$3.48

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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