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Computer Operators in New York
Is New York a good place for you to work as a Computer Operator?
While jobs for Computer Operators in New York are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Computer Operators in New York is expected to decrease.
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Computer Operators in New York earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Computer Operators Work in New York?
In 2018, there were 3,390 Computer Operators working in the state.
There were 3,920 Computer Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 530 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 350 Computer Operators working in it, which means New York has more Computer Operators than average.
Job Projections for New York
Jobs for Computer Operators in this state are declining at a rate of 22.0% which is a slower decline than the nationwide estimated projection of
New York Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 330 annual job openings, and 3,760 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 New York?
In 2018 wages for Computer Operators ranged from $29,230 to $66,540 with $47,220 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.06 to $31.99. The median hourly rate was $22.7.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.73 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.97.
The median salary in New York is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top New York 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 |
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 3,560 | $47,820 |
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 440 | $52,890 |
Rochester, NY | 220 | $41,980 |
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY | 150 | $46,500 |
Syracuse, NY | 90 | $39,970 |
Top States for Computer Operators Employment
View the list below to see where most Computer Operators work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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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