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



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		30
Mean wage		$25.35
Entry wage		$17.09
10th percentile wage		$14.14
50th percentile wage		$27.17
90th percentile wage		$34.15

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	$27.17		$21.00		$6.17
2017	$26.85	+1.2%	$20.75	+1.2%	$6.10
2016	$26.16	+2.6%	$20.22	+2.6%	$5.94
2015	$25.37	+3.1%	$19.61	+3.1%	$5.76
2014	$24.75	+2.5%	$19.13	+2.5%	$5.62
2013	$24.26	+2.0%	$18.75	+2.0%	$5.51
2012	$23.78	+2.0%	$18.38	+2.0%	$5.40
2011	$23.37	+1.7%	$18.06	+1.7%	$5.31
2010	$22.95	+1.8%	$17.74	+1.8%	$5.21
2009	$22.58	+1.6%	$17.46	+1.6%	$5.13
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.17		$24.57		$2.60
2017	$26.85	+1.2%	$24.31	+1.1%	$2.54
2016	$26.16	+2.6%	$23.66	+2.8%	$2.50
2015	$25.37	+3.1%	$23.12	+2.3%	$2.25
2014	$24.75	+2.5%	$22.63	+2.1%	$2.11
2013	$24.26	+2.0%	$22.15	+2.2%	$2.11
2012	$23.78	+2.0%	$21.70	+2.1%	$2.07
2011	$23.37	+1.7%	$21.33	+1.7%	$2.04
2010	$22.95	+1.8%	$21.00	+1.6%	$1.95
2009	$22.58	+1.6%	$20.64	+1.7%	$1.94

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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