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Updated: 12 May 2013
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Computer Operator 2013 Total Pay (?
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$24,540 - $57,955
(Median)
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MEDIAN: $38,958
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National Hourly Rate Data (?
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$0$13$26$39
Hourly Rate$10.45 - $25.10  
   
Overtime$14.64 - $38.02  
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$0$26K$52K$78K
Bonus$0.00 - $2,928  
   
Profit Sharing$96.96 - $2,061  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$24,540 - $57,955  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 12 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 375

Computer Operator Tasks

  • Install, maintain, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot data center equipment and software in support of data center operations.
  • Ensure the processes remain uninterrupted and the program jobs run as scheduled.
  • Oversee the computer mainframe and supporting system equipment.
  • Diagnoses and resolves system problems.
  • Support production operations environment including multiple servers, networking, batch processing, backup and related activities.
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Companies and Industries for Computer Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate

Information Technology (IT) Services$11.35 - $25.12
Health Care$11.51 - $24.72
Financial Services$11.64 - $23.93
Banking$11.64 - $22.86
Business Process Outsourcing$10.88 - $23.37
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Key Statistics for Computer Operator Salaries and Jobs

Female
26%
female alumni
 
Male
74%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$12.76 - $20.89 $14.13 - $20.66
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
32%
5-9 years
19%
10-19 years
23%
20 years or more
24%
Top Degrees

Hourly Rate

Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 77% dental benefits Dental: 72%
vision benefits Vision: 59% employee benefits None: 20%

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Computer Operator

Salary Range

$24,540 - $57,955
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Lead Operator Operations
$28,185 - $69,662
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$14,238 - $23,355
Computer Technician
$20,703 - $51,300
 
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Computer Operator

Salary Range

$24,540 - $57,955
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Computer Operator, Mainframe
$27,882 - $58,822
Information Technology Specialist
$29,451 - $84,873
Computer / Network Support Technician
$24,370 - $56,350
 

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