Computer Operations Technician
Computer Operations Technician Job Description
Computer technicians are essential to the information technology industry. Installing, diagnosing, maintaining, updating troubleshooting, testing and repairing software and hardware are the general tasks of computer technicians. Computer technicians also work on servers. Computer technicians occasionally correspond with vendors when products need to be returned for extensive repair.
Computer Operations Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Computer Operations Technician is $40213 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $74870. The lowest salary reported was $28116. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Computer Operations Technician is $20 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $37.23. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $13.98. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Computer Operations Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $2500 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Computer Operations Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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These are the highest paying cities for a Computer Operations Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Computer Operations Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $40213 while in 2007 it was just $37292.83
How To Become a Computer Technician
An undergraduate degree is required to become a computer technician. In addition, technical certification is required. Common entry level computer technician certifications are CompTIA A+, N+ and Security+.
Employers prefer to hire computer technicians who have had hands-on experience. Most employers do consider technical internships as substitutes for hands-on experience. Good references from former employers or instructions are also preferable in the computer technician field.
Since technology is constantly changing and improving, computer technicians are expected to continually update their certifications and training. Some computer certifications have an expiration date and must be renewed.
Gaining entry to computer technician positions depend on the type of job in question. Fortunately, some states offering computer support specialist jobs do allow certification and computer experience in lieu of formal college education degrees.
To succeed in the competitive field of computer technicians, technical knowledge as well as solid business skills are preferred. Compuer technicians must have the ability to solve problems quickly and with ease.
Job Outlook
Computer technician jobs are in very high demand. As long as there are computers, there will be a need for computer technicians.
Since computer technicians are needed wherever there is a computer network, computer technicians are always in very high demand. Computer technicians are needed in most public and private sectors, such as corporate information technology departments, retail computer sales environments, central service centers, law enforcement, the military, health departments and educations institutions.
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 92% of Computer Operations Technicians were males while 8% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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