Hourly Wage for Computer Operator Salary in the United States

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How much does a Computer Operator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Computer Operator in the United States is $24 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $21 and $27. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Computer Operator?

A Computer Operator is a role in IT which oversees the running of computer systems, ensuring that the machines, and computers are running properly. The job of a Computer Operator as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics is to "monitor and control ... and respond to ... enter commands ... set controls on computer and peripheral devices. This Excludes Data Entry."...

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Computer Operator

Altum Solutions - Seattle , WA

Lead Computer Operator Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite daily with rotating shifts) Duration: Immediate - 12/20/24 with possible conversion Rate: $40 Overview: The Lead Computer Operator role is pivotal ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Computer Operator II

OT Training Solutions - Tacoma , WA

Perform PMCS and Operator-level repairs as required, report maintenance issues to appropriate repair facility. * Shall ship weapon system training devices to the appropriate repair facility when ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Computer Operator II

Saalex Solutions Inc. - Ridgecrest , CA

Under general supervision, a Computer Operator II sets up, operates, and monitors complex computer operations and peripheral equipment, which is used to process business, engineering, or scientific ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 83 days ago

CAD Operator (Substation)

GAI Consultants, Inc. - Overland Park , KS

GAI Consultants is seeking a CAD Operator candidate for support of Substation projects. This position requires working with engineering and other technical subject matter experts in all aspects of ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Machine Operator

Reischling Press, Inc. - Seattle , WA

Operate mechanical or computer-operated equipment with precision and accuracy. * Prepare machinery for daily use and conduct regular inspections for safety and performance. * Train other team members ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 69 days ago

Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator

Saxon Aerospace USA - Woodinville , WA

Prepare to set-up job (e.g., production orders, first lots and tool tryouts) or run previously set-up job by reviewing work order, tie-in sheets, operator's or setup documents, blueprints or CATIA ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

What does a Computer Operator do?

Common responsibilities of a Computer Operator

Assist business units, iSeries Administration, Application Support and Programming Support with testing of application processes.

September 24, 2022

Communicate with operators from previous and following shifts about procedure status and priority, printer performance, and other operational issues.

October 19, 2022

Create incidents and trouble tickets in various ticketing tools and keep them updated until resolution and/or until it is handed off to another team.

November 11, 2022

Follow the correct escalation procedures within Computer Operations and other Departments who are inter-dependent.

February 19, 2023

Monitor and execute adhoc batch processing on 400 OS platform using the native AS400 command line and customer created screens, or via the IBM Job Scheduler, the Advanced IBM Job Scheduler and ROBOT scheduling tools.

February 20, 2023

Understand and utilize communication and work tools (phone, e-mail, turnover tools, fax, client training tools, other client specific work tools, etc.

March 04, 2023

Enter commands as appropriate to computer systems for such duties as restarting or cancelling job processes, resetting passwords, or terminating user sessions.

March 05, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Computer Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Computer Operator ranges from $21 to $27 with the average hourly pay of $24. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $21 to $28 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $24.

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