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Computer Operators in Alaska
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- Computer Operators in Alaska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Computer Operators Work in Alaska?
In 2018, there were 90 Computer Operators working in the state.
There were 130 Computer Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 350 Computer Operators working in it, which means Alaska has fewer Computer Operators than average.
Job Projections for Alaska
Jobs for Computer Operators in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, which is better than what is projected nationwide which is a decrease of 22.9%.
Alaska Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 190 jobs for Alaska Computer Operators in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 39,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Computer Operators Make in Alaska?
In 2018 wages for Computer Operators ranged from $42,260 to $81,330 with $54,180 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.32 to $39.1. The median hourly rate was $26.05.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $27.72 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $1.67.
The median salary in Alaska is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Computer Operators Employment
View the list below to see where most Computer Operators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,390 | $47,220 |
| Texas | 3,150 | $46,130 |
| California | 3,100 | $51,060 |
| New Jersey | 2,120 | $44,620 |
| Florida | 1,900 | $41,620 |
| Illinois | 1,480 | $49,260 |
| Tennessee | 1,310 | $42,610 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,290 | $43,800 |
| Georgia | 1,220 | $40,910 |
| Massachusetts | 1,120 | $51,700 |
| Ohio | 1,080 | $40,590 |
| Indiana | 820 | $40,050 |
| Virginia | 740 | $50,340 |
| North Carolina | 740 | $45,600 |
| Missouri | 680 | $40,690 |
| Alabama | 640 | $39,220 |
| Maryland | 580 | $45,520 |
| Washington | 570 | $54,000 |
| Michigan | 540 | $45,300 |
| Nebraska | 520 | $44,000 |
Below are the states where Computer Operators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,600 |
| Alaska | $54,180 |
| Washington | $54,000 |
| Connecticut | $53,600 |
| Minnesota | $52,050 |
| Rhode Island | $52,030 |
| Massachusetts | $51,700 |
| California | $51,060 |
| Virginia | $50,340 |
| Wisconsin | $50,110 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kenneth Jensen under License
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