Computer Operator Salary in Alabama

How much does a Computer Operator make in Alabama?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Operator in Alabama is $46,362 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,872 to $51,348
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,783

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Computer Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,348	$4,279	$987	$25
Average	$46,362	$3,864	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$41,872	$3,489	$805	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Operator Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $45,996
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,628
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,941
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,073
Expert (over 8 years): $102,816

Levels	Salary
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$45,996
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$57,628
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$63,941
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$86,073
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$102,816

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How Do 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 Computer Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,875.
California: $55,663.
Massachusetts: $54,921.

District of Columbia $55,875 California $55,663 Massachusetts $54,921 Washington $54,719 New Jersey $54,699 Alaska $54,629 Connecticut $53,932 New York $53,650

Hawaii $52,746 Rhode Island $52,322 Maryland $52,035 Minnesota $51,641 Colorado $51,490 Illinois $51,439 Oregon $51,247 Delaware $51,106

New Hampshire $51,017 Virginia $50,818 Pennsylvania $50,238 Nevada $49,945 North Dakota $49,850 Michigan $49,698 Wisconsin $49,643 Vermont $49,532

Texas $49,224 Maine $49,204 Arizona $49,173 Ohio $49,138 Georgia $48,674 Indiana $48,442 Wyoming $48,396 Utah $48,325

Iowa $48,295 Kansas $48,053 Louisiana $47,982 North Carolina $47,957 Missouri $47,947 Florida $47,750 Montana $47,644 Nebraska $47,543

Kentucky $47,488 South Carolina $47,286 Tennessee $47,160 Idaho $47,109 New Mexico $46,741 Oklahoma $46,660 Alabama $46,362 South Dakota $45,863

Arkansas $45,590 West Virginia $45,444 Mississippi $45,005

Top Paying Cities for 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:

West Greene: $45,434
Jasper: $46,574
Addison: $46,060

West Greene, AL $45,434 Jasper, AL $46,574 Addison, AL $46,060 Arley, AL $46,620 Bankston, AL $45,434 Bear Creek, AL $43,112 Beaverton, AL $42,572 Belk, AL $44,117

Berry, AL $46,317 Brilliant, AL $42,840 Carbon Hill, AL $46,433 Cordova, AL $46,554 Delmar, AL $43,112 Detroit, AL $42,572 Double Springs, AL $43,112 Eldridge, AL $46,433

Fayette, AL $44,485 Glen Allen, AL $44,409 Goodsprings, AL $46,499 Guin, AL $42,572 Hackleburg, AL $43,112 Haleyville, AL $43,112 Hamilton, AL $42,840 Hodges, AL $43,112

Houston, AL $46,620 Kansas, AL $46,251 Kennedy, AL $44,001 Lynn, AL $45,328 Millport, AL $43,678 Natural Bridge, AL $43,112 Nauvoo, AL $46,433 Oakman, AL $46,448

Parrish, AL $46,494 Phil Campbell, AL $43,112 Red Bay, AL $43,112 Sipsey, AL $46,620 Pinson, AL $46,837 Pleasant Grove, AL $47,023 Quinton, AL $46,595 Ragland, AL $46,620

Remlap, AL $46,620 Riverside, AL $46,620 Rockford, AL $44,399 Saginaw, AL $46,806 Sayre, AL $46,806 Shannon, AL $47,023 Shelby, AL $46,372 Siluria, AL $46,806

Springville, AL $46,620 Sterrett, AL $46,781 Sumiton, AL $46,711 Sycamore, AL $46,620 Sylacauga, AL $46,620 Talladega, AL $46,620 Thorsby, AL $45,444 Trafford, AL $46,700

Trussville, AL $46,887 Union Grove, AL $48,472 Vandiver, AL $46,806 Vincent, AL $46,620 Vinemont, AL $48,447 Warrior, AL $46,726 Watson, AL $46,968 Wattsville, AL $46,620

Weogufka, AL $44,793 West Blocton, AL $46,403 Westover, AL $46,862 Wilsonville, AL $46,620 Wilton, AL $46,499 Woodstock, AL $46,433 Birmingham, AL $47,023 Moody, AL $46,756

Adamsville, AL $47,023 Adger, AL $46,499 Alabaster, AL $46,756 Alexander City, AL $44,399 Allgood, AL $46,620 Alpine, AL $46,620 Alton, AL $46,887 Arab, AL $48,447

Baileyton, AL $48,447 Bessemer, AL $46,943 Blountsville, AL $47,321 Bon Air, AL $46,620 Bremen, AL $46,620 Brent, AL $46,322 Brierfield, AL $46,448 Brookside, AL $47,023

Burnwell, AL $46,756 Calera, AL $46,589 Cardiff, AL $46,998 Centreville, AL $46,347 Chelsea, AL $46,837 Childersburg, AL $46,620 Clanton, AL $44,647 Clay, AL $46,781

Cleveland, AL $46,620 Columbiana, AL $46,620 Clopton, AL $43,047 Marion Junction, AL $45,323 Minter, AL $44,399 Morvin, AL $45,913 Myrtlewood, AL $46,251 Nanafalia, AL $46,251

Newbern, AL $46,251 Oak Hill, AL $44,399 Orrville, AL $44,399 Pine Apple, AL $44,399 Pine Hill, AL $45,323 Safford, AL $45,323 Sardis, AL $44,399 Sawyerville, AL $46,251

Sweet Water, AL $46,251 Thomaston, AL $46,251 Thomasville, AL $45,409 Tyler, AL $44,399 Uniontown, AL $46,251 Stanton, AL $44,399 Randolph, AL $46,065 Lawley, AL $46,090

Opelika, AL $44,263 Auburn, AL $44,263 Auburn University, AL $44,263 Camp Hill, AL $44,303 Cottonton, AL $44,263 Cusseta, AL $44,288 Dadeville, AL $44,399 Valley, AL $44,263

Five Points, AL $44,263 Fort Mitchell, AL $44,616 Hatchechubbee, AL $44,308 Holy Trinity, AL $44,308 Hurtsboro, AL $44,263 Jacksons Gap, AL $44,399 Lafayette, AL $44,263 Lanett, AL $44,263

Loachapoka, AL $44,298 Notasulga, AL $44,334 Phenix City, AL $44,616 Pittsview, AL $44,308 Salem, AL $44,500 Seale, AL $44,450 Smiths Station, AL $44,616 Waverly, AL $44,263

Bellamy, AL $46,251 Butler, AL $46,251 Cuba, AL $44,409 Gilbertown, AL $45,580 Jachin, AL $46,251 Lisman, AL $46,251 Melvin, AL $45,580 Needham, AL $45,913

Pennington, AL $46,251 Silas, AL $45,580 Cook Springs, AL $46,620 Crane Hill, AL $46,620 Cropwell, AL $46,620 Cullman, AL $47,796 Docena, AL $47,023 Dolomite, AL $47,023

Dora, AL $46,670 Empire, AL $46,620 Fairfield, AL $47,023 Fultondale, AL $47,023 Garden City, AL $46,620 Gardendale, AL $47,023 Goodwater, AL $44,399 Graysville, AL $46,998

Green Pond, AL $46,423 Hanceville, AL $46,983 Harpersville, AL $46,620 Hayden, AL $46,620 Helena, AL $46,862 Hollins, AL $46,620 Holly Pond, AL $48,058 Jemison, AL $45,969

Joppa, AL $48,447 Kellyton, AL $44,399 Kimberly, AL $46,837 Leeds, AL $46,887 Lincoln, AL $46,620 Locust Fork, AL $46,620 Logan, AL $47,836 Mc Calla, AL $46,458

Margaret, AL $46,675 Maylene, AL $46,579 Montevallo, AL $46,519 Morris, AL $46,862 Mount Olive, AL $46,968 Mulga, AL $47,023 New Castle, AL $46,968 Odenville, AL $46,620

Oneonta, AL $46,620 Palmerdale, AL $46,806 Pelham, AL $46,887 Toxey, AL $45,580 Ward, AL $46,251 York, AL $46,251 Coffee Springs, AL $43,022 Columbia, AL $43,239

Cottonwood, AL $43,289 Cowarts, AL $43,425 Daleville, AL $43,183 Elba, AL $43,022 Enterprise, AL $43,022 Geneva, AL $43,022 Gordon, AL $43,158 Hartford, AL $43,158

Headland, AL $43,425 Jack, AL $43,022 Malvern, AL $43,400 Midland City, AL $43,425 New Brockton, AL $43,022 Newton, AL $43,345 Newville, AL $43,370 Ozark, AL $43,183

Fort Rucker, AL $43,183 Pansey, AL $43,289 Pinckard, AL $43,425 Shorterville, AL $43,022 Skipperville, AL $43,102 Slocomb, AL $43,289 Webb, AL $43,425 Evergreen, AL $44,833

Andalusia, AL $43,022 Beatrice, AL $44,399 Brewton, AL $45,267 Brooklyn, AL $45,267 Castleberry, AL $45,267 Coy, AL $44,399 Dickinson, AL $45,580 Excel, AL $45,424

Flomaton, AL $45,267 Florala, AL $43,022 Franklin, AL $44,990 Frisco City, AL $45,580 Fulton, AL $45,580 Goodway, AL $45,580 Grove Hill, AL $45,580 Kinston, AL $43,022

Lenox, AL $45,424 Lockhart, AL $43,022 Mc Kenzie, AL $44,399 Megargel, AL $45,580 Mexia, AL $45,580 Monroeville, AL $45,424 Opp, AL $43,022 Perdue Hill, AL $45,580

Peterman, AL $45,081 Range, AL $45,424 Red Level, AL $44,228 Repton, AL $45,424 River Falls, AL $43,708 Samson, AL $43,022 Uriah, AL $45,580 Vredenburgh, AL $44,399

Whatley, AL $45,580 Wing, AL $45,267 Jackson, AL $45,580 Atmore, AL $45,464 Axis, AL $45,822 Bay Minette, AL $45,636 Bayou La Batre, AL $44,308 Bon Secour, AL $45,343

Bucks, AL $45,661 Calvert, AL $45,580 Carlton, AL $45,580 Chatom, AL $45,580 Chunchula, AL $45,767 Citronelle, AL $45,580 Coden, AL $44,914 Coffeeville, AL $45,580

Creola, AL $45,878 Daphne, AL $45,959 Spanish Fort, AL $45,984 Dauphin Island, AL $44,737 Deer Park, AL $45,580 Elberta, AL $45,414 Fairhope, AL $45,822 Foley, AL $45,414

Frankville, AL $45,580 Fruitdale, AL $45,580 Gainestown, AL $45,580 Grand Bay, AL $44,430 Gulf Shores, AL $45,398 Huxford, AL $45,580 Irvington, AL $45,797 Leroy, AL $45,580

Lillian, AL $45,510 Little River, AL $45,580 Loxley, AL $45,767 Mc Intosh, AL $45,580 Magnolia Springs, AL $45,298 Malcolm, AL $45,580 Millry, AL $45,580 Montrose, AL $45,903

Mount Vernon, AL $45,580 Orange Beach, AL $45,373 Perdido, AL $45,535 Point Clear, AL $45,797 Robertsdale, AL $45,479 Saint Elmo, AL $45,010 Saint Stephens, AL $45,580 Saraland, AL $45,984

Satsuma, AL $45,959 Seminole, AL $45,449 Semmes, AL $45,878 Silverhill, AL $45,469 Stapleton, AL $45,822 Stockton, AL $45,605 Summerdale, AL $45,439 Sunflower, AL $45,580

Theodore, AL $45,903 Tibbie, AL $45,580 Vinegar Bend, AL $45,580 Wagarville, AL $45,580 Wilmer, AL $45,716 Mobile, AL $45,984 Eight Mile, AL $45,984 Selma, AL $44,399

Alberta, AL $45,323 Annemanie, AL $45,323 Arlington, AL $45,323 Boykin, AL $44,399 Camden, AL $44,399 Campbell, AL $45,913 Catherine, AL $45,323 Demopolis, AL $46,251

Dixons Mills, AL $45,323 Faunsdale, AL $46,251 Forkland, AL $46,251 Furman, AL $44,399 Gallion, AL $46,251 Greensboro, AL $46,251 Jefferson, AL $46,251 Linden, AL $46,251

Jones, AL $44,399 Maplesville, AL $44,586 Lower Peach Tree, AL $44,990 Lowndesboro, AL $44,561 Mc Williams, AL $44,399 Magnolia, AL $45,323 Marion, AL $46,251 Ramer, AL $44,425

Rutledge, AL $44,399 Shorter, AL $44,455 Tallassee, AL $44,399 Troy, AL $44,399 Titus, AL $44,505 Tuskegee, AL $44,354 Tuskegee Institute, AL $44,354 Union Springs, AL $44,384

Verbena, AL $44,399 Wetumpka, AL $44,747 Montgomery, AL $44,803 Anniston, AL $46,620 Oxford, AL $46,620 Alexandria, AL $46,620 Ashland, AL $46,620 Bynum, AL $46,620

Choccolocco, AL $46,620 Cragford, AL $45,096 Daviston, AL $44,329 De Armanville, AL $46,620 Delta, AL $46,620 Eastaboga, AL $46,620 Edwardsville, AL $49,062 Fruithurst, AL $49,062

Graham, AL $49,062 Heflin, AL $47,841 Jacksonville, AL $46,620 Lineville, AL $46,620 Millerville, AL $45,510 Munford, AL $46,620 Muscadine, AL $49,062 Ohatchee, AL $46,620

Piedmont, AL $48,043 Ranburne, AL $49,062 Roanoke, AL $44,263 Spring Garden, AL $49,062 Wadley, AL $44,263 Weaver, AL $46,620 Wedowee, AL $44,263 Wellington, AL $46,620

Woodland, AL $46,660 Dothan, AL $43,425 Abbeville, AL $43,077 Ariton, AL $43,022 Ashford, AL $43,400 Bellwood, AL $43,047 Black, AL $43,022 Chancellor, AL $43,022

Sulligent, AL $42,572 Townley, AL $46,463 Vernon, AL $42,572 Vina, AL $43,112 Winfield, AL $42,572 Decatur, AL $47,114 Anderson, AL $44,374 Athens, AL $47,104

Belle Mina, AL $48,714 Cherokee, AL $43,299 Cloverdale, AL $43,491 Courtland, AL $44,374 Danville, AL $46,372 Elkmont, AL $46,877 Eva, AL $48,447 Falkville, AL $48,447

Florence, AL $43,516 Hartselle, AL $48,204 Hillsboro, AL $45,398 Killen, AL $43,516 Leighton, AL $43,491 Lester, AL $45,277 Lexington, AL $43,274 Mooresville, AL $48,608

Moulton, AL $44,445 Mount Hope, AL $43,112 Rogersville, AL $44,460 Russellville, AL $43,193 Sheffield, AL $43,516 Muscle Shoals, AL $43,516 Spruce Pine, AL $43,112 Plantersville, AL $44,399

Somerville, AL $48,527 Tanner, AL $47,326 Town Creek, AL $43,299 Trinity, AL $46,186 Tuscumbia, AL $43,516 Waterloo, AL $43,138 Ardmore, AL $48,129 Bridgeport, AL $45,449

Brownsboro, AL $48,850 Capshaw, AL $46,620 Dutton, AL $47,690 Estillfork, AL $48,472 Fackler, AL $47,357 Grant, AL $48,472 Gurley, AL $48,825 Harvest, AL $48,770

Hazel Green, AL $48,770 Hollytree, AL $48,608 Hollywood, AL $47,584 Laceys Spring, AL $48,664 Langston, AL $48,447 Madison, AL $48,850 Meridianville, AL $48,850 New Hope, AL $48,689

New Market, AL $48,714 Normal, AL $48,850 Owens Cross Roads, AL $48,825 Paint Rock, AL $48,714 Pisgah, AL $46,786 Princeton, AL $48,553 Ryland, AL $48,850 Scottsboro, AL $48,447

Section, AL $48,447 Stevenson, AL $46,272 Toney, AL $48,714 Trenton, AL $48,664 Valhermoso Springs, AL $48,744 Woodville, AL $48,633 Huntsville, AL $48,850 Vance, AL $46,388

Pell City, AL $46,620 Tuscaloosa, AL $46,655 Abernant, AL $46,443 Akron, AL $46,277 Aliceville, AL $44,409 Boligee, AL $46,251 Brookwood, AL $46,549 Buhl, AL $46,655

Carrollton, AL $44,319 Clinton, AL $46,251 Coaling, AL $46,600 Coker, AL $46,655 Cottondale, AL $46,600 Duncanville, AL $46,574 Echola, AL $46,468 Elrod, AL $46,438

Emelle, AL $44,409 Epes, AL $46,251 Ethelsville, AL $42,815 Eutaw, AL $46,251 Fosters, AL $46,655 Gainesville, AL $46,251 Gordo, AL $45,126 Kellerman, AL $46,494

Knoxville, AL $46,357 Livingston, AL $46,251 Mc Shan, AL $43,859 Northport, AL $46,655 Moundville, AL $46,519 Panola, AL $43,885 Peterson, AL $46,494 Ralph, AL $46,519

Reform, AL $44,455 Samantha, AL $46,438 Gadsden, AL $47,533 Rainbow City, AL $46,620 Albertville, AL $48,447 Altoona, AL $46,620 Ashville, AL $46,620 Attalla, AL $47,533

Boaz, AL $48,447 Bryant, AL $45,540 Cedar Bluff, AL $45,424 Centre, AL $46,938 Collinsville, AL $48,447 Crossville, AL $48,447 Dawson, AL $48,447 Douglas, AL $48,447

Flat Rock, AL $45,686 Fort Payne, AL $45,424 Fyffe, AL $48,447 Gallant, AL $46,620 Gaylesville, AL $45,424 Geraldine, AL $48,447 Groveoak, AL $48,447 Guntersville, AL $48,447

Henagar, AL $45,827 Higdon, AL $45,494 Horton, AL $48,447 Ider, AL $45,424 Leesburg, AL $46,938 Mentone, AL $45,424 Rainsville, AL $47,942 Steele, AL $46,620

Sylvania, AL $46,796 Valley Head, AL $45,424 Walnut Grove, AL $47,533 Autaugaville, AL $44,561 Banks, AL $43,022 Billingsley, AL $44,399 Booth, AL $44,747 Brantley, AL $43,708

Brundidge, AL $43,022 Cecil, AL $44,505 Chapman, AL $44,399 Clayton, AL $43,178 Clio, AL $43,022 Coosada, AL $44,803 Deatsville, AL $44,667 East Tallassee, AL $44,389

Eclectic, AL $44,455 Elmore, AL $44,803 Equality, AL $44,399 Eufaula, AL $43,950 Dozier, AL $43,708 Fitzpatrick, AL $44,399 Forest Home, AL $44,399 Fort Davis, AL $44,369

Fort Deposit, AL $44,399 Georgiana, AL $44,399 Glenwood, AL $43,708 Goshen, AL $43,708 Grady, AL $44,399 Greenville, AL $44,399 Gantt, AL $43,708 Hardaway, AL $44,399

Hayneville, AL $44,505 Highland Home, AL $44,399 Honoraville, AL $44,399 Hope Hull, AL $44,697 Kent, AL $44,399 Lapine, AL $44,399 Letohatchee, AL $44,399 Louisville, AL $43,022

Luverne, AL $44,399 Marbury, AL $44,536 Mathews, AL $44,399 Midway, AL $44,263 Millbrook, AL $44,803 Mount Meigs, AL $44,642 Perote, AL $44,399 Petrey, AL $44,399

Pike Road, AL $44,642 Pine Level, AL $44,399 Prattville, AL $44,803

Computer Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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 March 01, 2026

$41,872

Average $46,362/year

$51,348

$3,489

Average $3,864/month

$4,279

$805

Average $892/week

$987

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,348	$4,279	$987	$25
Average	$46,362	$3,864	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$41,872	$3,489	$805	$20

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