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Jul 21, 2026 - 01:20 PM
Keypunch operators typically earned modest wages, reflecting the clerical nature of the work. In the 1950s and 1960s in the United States, their pay ranged from about $3,000 to $5,000 per year (roughly $30,000 to $50,000 in today’s dollars). Wages varied depending on experience, location, and industry.
