Computer Operators (43-9011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		270
Mean wage		$25.85
Entry wage		$18.56
10th percentile wage		$15.26
50th percentile wage		$27.19
90th percentile wage		$32.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	50	17.0%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	30	10.7%
Public Administration	30	9.2%
Hospitals	20	8.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	30	$30.61
Postal Service	10	$29.43
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	50	$28.97
Hospitals	20	$27.56

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	$27.19		$20.03		$7.16
2017	$26.87	+1.2%	$19.79	+1.2%	$7.07
2016	$26.18	+2.6%	$19.29	+2.6%	$6.89
2015	$25.39	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	$6.69
2014	$24.76	+2.5%	$18.24	+2.5%	$6.52
2013	$24.28	+2.0%	$17.89	+2.0%	$6.39
2012	$23.79	+2.0%	$17.53	+2.0%	$6.27
2011	$23.39	+1.7%	$17.23	+1.7%	$6.16
2010	$22.96	+1.8%	$16.92	+1.8%	$6.05
2009	$22.60	+1.6%	$16.65	+1.6%	$5.95
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.19		$22.55		$4.64
2017	$26.87	+1.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$4.56
2016	$26.18	+2.6%	$21.71	+2.8%	$4.47
2015	$25.39	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	$4.17
2014	$24.76	+2.5%	$20.77	+2.1%	$3.99
2013	$24.28	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	$3.95
2012	$23.79	+2.0%	$19.92	+2.1%	$3.87
2011	$23.39	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	$3.81
2010	$22.96	+1.8%	$19.27	+1.6%	$3.69
2009	$22.60	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.7%	$3.66

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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