Computer Operators (43-9011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Estimated employment		50
Mean wage		$23.19
Entry wage		$14.04
10th percentile wage		$11.98
50th percentile wage		$24.56
90th percentile wage		$31.96

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	$24.56		$18.83		$5.73
2016	$23.60	+4.1%	$18.10	+4.1%	$5.51
2015	$23.02	+2.5%	$17.65	+2.5%	$5.37
2014	$22.57	+2.0%	$17.30	+2.0%	$5.27
2013	$22.12	+2.0%	$16.96	+2.0%	$5.16
2012	$21.74	+1.7%	$16.67	+1.7%	$5.07
2011	$21.35	+1.8%	$16.37	+1.8%	$4.98
2010	$21.01	+1.6%	$16.11	+1.6%	$4.90
2009	$20.61	+1.9%	$15.80	+1.9%	$4.81
2008	$20.05	+2.8%	$15.37	+2.8%	$4.68
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.56		$21.67		$2.89
2016	$23.60	+4.1%	$20.98	+3.3%	$2.62
2015	$23.02	+2.5%	$20.54	+2.1%	$2.48
2014	$22.57	+2.0%	$20.10	+2.2%	$2.47
2013	$22.12	+2.0%	$19.69	+2.1%	$2.42
2012	$21.74	+1.7%	$19.36	+1.7%	$2.39
2011	$21.35	+1.8%	$19.05	+1.6%	$2.29
2010	$21.01	+1.6%	$18.73	+1.7%	$2.28
2009	$20.61	+1.9%	$18.48	+1.4%	$2.14
2008	$20.05	+2.8%	$18.00	+2.6%	$2.05

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$27.62	40
North Central	$27.39
Southwest	$26.02	50
Eastern	$24.56	50
Northwest	$24.06	30

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$26.02	50
Eastern	$24.56	50
South Central	$27.62	40
Northwest	$24.06	30
North Central	$27.39


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