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Computer Operators in Illinois
Is Illinois a good place for you to work as a Computer Operator?
While jobs for Computer Operators in Illinois are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Computer Operators in Illinois is expected to decrease.
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Computer Operators in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Computer Operators Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 1,480 Computer Operators working in the state.
There were 1,600 Computer Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 350 Computer Operators working in it, which means Illinois has more Computer Operators than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Computer Operators in this state are declining at a rate of 25.3% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -22.9%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 120 annual job openings, and 1,480 total jobs in 2026 for Computer Operators in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 39,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Computer Operators Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Computer Operators ranged from $30,270 to $64,870 with $49,260 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.56 to $31.19. The median hourly rate was $23.68.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $23.55 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.13.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Computer Operators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Computer Operators.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 1,120 | $52,990 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 360 | $35,640 |
| Springfield, IL | 100 | $41,480 |
Top States for Computer Operators Employment
The table below shows the states 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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