Associate Computer Operator Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Computer Operator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Computer Operator in the United States is $62,574 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Associate Computer Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,988
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,336 to $69,072
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,658
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Associate Computer Operator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,072 $5,756 $1,328 $33
Average $62,574 $5,214 $1,203 $30
25th Percentile $56,336 $4,695 $1,083 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Computer Operator Salaries

An Associate Computer Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Computer Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Computer Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,027
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,227
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,220
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,476
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,379
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Computer Operator$59,027
Intermediate Level Associate Computer Operator$59,227
Senior Level Associate Computer Operator$61,220
Specialist Level Associate Computer Operator$63,476
Expert Level Associate Computer Operator$64,379
$59,027 0 yr
$59,227 < 2 yrs
$61,220 2-4 yrs
$63,476 5-8 yrs
$64,379 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Computer Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Computer Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,281.
  • California: $69,019.
  • Massachusetts: $68,099.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Computer Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $78,924
  • San Francisco: $78,148
  • Oakland: $76,415

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Computer Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 5.12% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 3.47% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 5.12%
Continuous Improvement 3.47%
5S 1.95%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Computer Operator's salary.
  • Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Billing
$71,334
14%
Scheduling
$70,082
12%
Products and Services
$67,579
8%
Process Improvement
$66,954
7%
Leadership
$66,328
6%
Verbal Communication
$66,328
6%
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How Education impacts an Associate Computer Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Computer Operators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Computer Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $51,850 and $55,935).

Associate Computer Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Computer Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 24.5%
Associates 18.4%
Bachelors 51.0%
Masters 4.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Computer Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Computer Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Computer Operator

Salaries for an Associate Computer Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,986 in 2023 to around $49,908 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Computer Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Computer Operator Over Time

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$50,986
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