Computer Operators in District of Columbia
Is District of Columbia a good place for you to work as a Computer Operator?
While jobs for Computer Operators in District of Columbia are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Computer Operators in District of Columbia is expected to decrease.
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Computer Operators in District of Columbia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Computer Operators Work in District of Columbia?
In 2018, there were 100 Computer Operators working in the state.
There were 130 Computer Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 350 Computer Operators working in it, which means District of Columbia has fewer Computer Operators than average.
Job Projections for District of Columbia
Jobs for Computer Operators in this state are declining at a rate of 25.0% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -22.9%.
District of Columbia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 90 total jobs in 2026 for Computer Operators in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 39,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Computer Operators Make in District of Columbia?
In 2018 wages for Computer Operators ranged from $47,670 to $73,090 with $60,600 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $22.92 to $35.14. The median hourly rate was $29.13.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $27.7 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.43.
The median salary in District of Columbia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top District of Columbia Metros for Computer Operators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Computer Operators.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 530 | $56,090 |
Top States for Computer Operators Employment
View the list below to see where most Computer Operators work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 3,390 | $47,220 |
Texas | 3,150 | $46,130 |
California | 3,100 | $51,060 |
New Jersey | 2,120 | $44,620 |
Florida | 1,900 | $41,620 |
Illinois | 1,480 | $49,260 |
Tennessee | 1,310 | $42,610 |
Pennsylvania | 1,290 | $43,800 |
Georgia | 1,220 | $40,910 |
Massachusetts | 1,120 | $51,700 |
Ohio | 1,080 | $40,590 |
Indiana | 820 | $40,050 |
Virginia | 740 | $50,340 |
North Carolina | 740 | $45,600 |
Missouri | 680 | $40,690 |
Alabama | 640 | $39,220 |
Maryland | 580 | $45,520 |
Washington | 570 | $54,000 |
Michigan | 540 | $45,300 |
Nebraska | 520 | $44,000 |
Below are the states where Computer Operators get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $60,600 |
Alaska | $54,180 |
Washington | $54,000 |
Connecticut | $53,600 |
Minnesota | $52,050 |
Rhode Island | $52,030 |
Massachusetts | $51,700 |
California | $51,060 |
Virginia | $50,340 |
Wisconsin | $50,110 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kenneth Jensen under License
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