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Occupational Description

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. Exclude "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021).

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Computer Operators

Employment Outlook for Computer Operators

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. Oregon employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2006 and 2016. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average. Despite declining employment, limited employment opportunities exist due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Job Openings for Computer Operators There are no openings for this occupation.

State of Oregon License Information for Computer Operators No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Computer Operators

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th
Oregon Statewide	$12.97	$14.68	$18.05	$22.28	$25.13	$18.55	$38,581
Multnomah / Washington	13.16	14.88	18.63	22.73	25.39	18.95	39,412
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	15.85	18.46	21.52	24.02	25.90	21.04	43,765
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	15.67	16.92	18.88	21.51	23.59	18.78	39,060
Lane	12.92	14.18	16.80	20.34	24.31	17.51	36,418
Jackson / Josephine	11.40	12.84	14.24	15.77	21.48	15.10	31,404
Clackamas	13.62	15.66	17.67	19.79	24.09	17.99	37,424

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Regional Employment Projections for Computer Operators

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2006	2016			Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	894	841	-53	-5.9%	0	19	19
Multnomah / Washington	571	537	-34	-6.0%	0	12	12
Clackamas	130	121	-9	-6.9%	0	3	3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	63	65	2	3.2%	0	1	2
Lane	51	44	-7	-13.7%	0	1	1
Jackson / Josephine	49	46	-3	-6.1%	0	1	1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	30	29	-1	-3.3%	0	1	1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	22	24	2	9.1%	0	1	1
Baker / Union / Wallowa	14	13	-1	-7.1%	0	0	0
Coos / Curry	11	12	1	9.1%	0	0	0
Morrow / Umatilla	8	12	4	50.0%	0	0	1
Douglas	8	9	1	12.5%	0	0	0
Klamath / Lake	6	6	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	5	4	-1	-20.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	4	3	-1	-25.0%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	0	1	1	NA	0	0	0

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Industries of Employment for Computer Operators

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	894
Total, All Industries	Private	756
Manufacturing	Private	21
Wholesale Trade	Private	97
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	18
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	75
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers	Private	53
Retail Trade	Private	65
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	Private	19
Automobile Dealers	Private	13
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	Private	11
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	Private	11
Food and Beverage Stores	Private	18
Grocery Stores	Private	18
Information	Private	72
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	26
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	Private	20
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services	Private	41
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	Private	34
Finance and Insurance	Private	143
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	Private	57
Depository Credit Intermediation	Private	57
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	83
Insurance Carriers	Private	74
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	Private	16
Real Estate	Private	12
Activities Related to Real Estate	Private	12
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	75
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	Private	17
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	38
Advertising and Related Services	Private	15
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	165
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	68
Administrative and Support Services	Private	68
Employment Services	Private	22
Business Support Services	Private	20
Investigation and Security Services	Private	20
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	20
Hospitals	Private	19
Total, All Industries	State	11
Public Administration	State	11
Administration of Economic Programs	State	11
Total, All Industries	Local	118
Educational Services	Local	25
Public Administration	Local	76
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	73

Educational Requirements for Computer Operators Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Computer Operators

• Apply Data Storage Technology
• Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
• Identify Appropriate Software For Activities Or Projects
• Load Tapes, Disks And Paper Into Computers And Peripherals
• Maintain Computers And Related Equipment
• Monitor And Respond To Computer Operating And Error Messages
• Monitor Computer And Device Operation
• Operate Computerized Print Equipment
• Operate Fax Machines, Copiers, Printers, And Other Office Machines
• Organize And Work With Detailed Records
• Perform Office Equipment Maintenance Not Requiring Service Call
• Perform Typing Or Data Entry For Extended Time Periods
• Process And Prepare Business Forms
• Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
• Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
• Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
• Use Ten Key By Touch

Schools and Training Providers for Computer Operators The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DePaul Industries Training Centers 4950 NE Martin Luther King Portland, OR 97211-3354 Phone: (503) 281-1289 x161 Programs of Training: Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DePaul Industries 4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 108 Salem, OR 97305-1684 Phone: (503) 856-9817 Programs of Training: Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Computer Operators No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Computer Operators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Data Entry Keyers	30%
Court Reporters	23%
Mail Clerks And Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	22%
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	21%
Word Processors And Typists	20%
Payroll And Timekeeping Clerks	20%