Computer Operator Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Computer Operator make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Computer Operator salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $48,543 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $42,297 and $56,237. Salary ranges 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 - 5 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 - 8 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 - 84 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 - 70 days ago

Mechanical-Electrical Drafter/CAD Operator

Winholt Equipment Group - Grand Prairie , TX

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer/CAD Operator with Electrical knowledge to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX. This is a full time in-office position. Responsibilities: * Drafting/using ...

LinkedIn - 29 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 - 14 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

Support the integration of additional data types and parameters to accurately represent and display aircraft, vehicles, targets, weapons, structures, ships, threats and other air/land/sea/subsurface/space entities required to support combat training operations.

March 11, 2023

Requires three (3) years of experience in operating computers and computer peripheral equipment.

March 24, 2023

Provide technical support for computers, servers and networks, to include technical support to end-user notifications of systems outages or problems on computers systems, VOIP phones, networks, wide area connectivity, software applications, peripherals, and scanners.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Computer Operator in Pittsburgh, PA

Average Base Salary

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42297

56237

48543

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42878

57253

49260

What is the average salary for Computer Operator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Operator in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Computer Operator ranges from $42,297 to $56,237 with the average base salary of $48,543. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,878 to $57,253 with the average total cash compensation of $49,260.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,543	$42,297 - $56,237
Bonus	$717	$581 - $1,016
Total Pay	$49,260	$42,878 - $57,253

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Computer Operator Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,972 - $54,475	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,863 - $55,660	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,039 - $55,894	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,039 - $55,894	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,442 - $53,770	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,660 - $52,731	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...

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