Data Operator Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Data Operator make in Columbus, OH?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Operator in Columbus, OH is $39,954. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,733 to $45,730, with most professionals earning between $31,889 and $50,988.

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Enters information daily into a data base consisting of external and internal movement of inmates, job and housing assignments, Classification Team Assignments, inmate re-classification Score Sheets and Disciplinary Reports.

October 17, 2022

Works from various standardized source documents that have been coded and requires little or no selecting, coding or interpreting of data.

November 20, 2022

Assists records supervisor with locating inmates in the offender tracking data base as required.

January 26, 2023

Maintains, prepares, and runs all computer print-outs (inmate alpha list, team list and transfer list) for distribution on weekly basis.

February 07, 2023

Prepares and runs print-outs for Classification/Records Supervisors as needed reference TRD list, DOB list, Education Reports, Sex Offenders lists, etc.

February 22, 2023

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management.

March 12, 2023

Performs a variety of service work in all phases of specialized critical mechanical building distribution systems including, but not limited to, single & redundant cooling distribution systems, steam & heating systems, complex valve configurations, redundant distribution systems, central & package cooling plants, chilled water storage, boiler plants, heat recovery units, cooling towers, dry coolers, water treatment, point of delivery cooling components, and complex central building control systems.

March 13, 2023

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

April 03, 2023

Provides support to home based and management staff efforts, by tracking and providing data , reports and relative information as needed.

April 30, 2023

Requires advanced math skills including trigonometry, geometry and complex calculations including fractions, percentages and ratios.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Data Operator in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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35733

45730

39954

Average Total Cash Compensation

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36059

46553

40478

What is the average salary for Data Operator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Operator in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Data Operator ranges from $35,733 to $45,730 with the average base salary of $39,954. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,059 to $46,553 with the average total cash compensation of $40,478.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$39,954	$35,733 - $45,730
Bonus	$523	$327 - $823
Total Pay	$40,478	$36,059 - $46,553

* 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.

Data Operator Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,512 - $45,448	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,180 - $43,743	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,509 - $42,884	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,127 - $44,955	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,516 - $45,453	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,004 - $43,518	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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