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Computer Operators

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices. Excludes “Computer Occupations” (15-1100) and "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021).

Current openings

Computer Peripheral Equipment Operator 29
Console Operator 45

Number of positions

2012: 2,930    2014: 2,880

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 30
(Total: 30)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$29,540
($14/hour)
Middle:
$44,040
($21/hour)
Up to:
$51,460
($24/hour)
Average:
$44,160
($21/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.