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



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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$24.74
Entry wage		$14.49
10th percentile wage		$11.53
50th percentile wage		$27.96
90th percentile wage		$31.90

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	$27.96		$19.12		$8.84
2017	$27.63	+1.2%	$18.89	+1.2%	$8.73
2016	$26.92	+2.6%	$18.41	+2.6%	$8.51
2015	$26.11	+3.1%	$17.85	+3.1%	$8.26
2014	$25.47	+2.5%	$17.41	+2.5%	$8.05
2013	$24.97	+2.0%	$17.07	+2.0%	$7.89
2012	$24.47	+2.0%	$16.73	+2.0%	$7.74
2011	$24.05	+1.7%	$16.45	+1.7%	$7.60
2010	$23.62	+1.8%	$16.15	+1.8%	$7.47
2009	$23.24	+1.6%	$15.89	+1.6%	$7.35
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.96		$22.17		$5.79
2017	$27.63	+1.2%	$21.93	+1.1%	$5.69
2016	$26.92	+2.6%	$21.35	+2.8%	$5.57
2015	$26.11	+3.1%	$20.86	+2.3%	$5.25
2014	$25.47	+2.5%	$20.42	+2.1%	$5.04
2013	$24.97	+2.0%	$19.99	+2.2%	$4.98
2012	$24.47	+2.0%	$19.58	+2.1%	$4.88
2011	$24.05	+1.7%	$19.25	+1.7%	$4.80
2010	$23.62	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.6%	$4.67
2009	$23.24	+1.6%	$18.63	+1.7%	$4.61

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$28.36	140
Eastern	$27.96
Southwest	$27.17	30
South Central	$24.31	40

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$28.36	140
South Central	$24.31	40
Northwest	$23.25	30
Southwest	$27.17	30


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