Telephone Operators Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Telephone Operators positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$39,130
National average
Salary Range
$31,440 – $57,510
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Telephone Operators Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56,770 | $41,490 | $72,640 |
| New York | $53,510 | $38,420 | $78,060 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $52,990 | $42,680 | $72,280 |
| Hawaii | $52,160 | $52,150 | $66,070 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,390 | $36,040 | $76,780 |
| District of Columbia | $47,890 | $35,860 | $60,010 |
| Massachusetts | $46,370 | $42,620 | $50,980 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,370 | $46,370 | $46,460 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $44,400 | $36,400 | $60,010 |
| Worcester, MA | $43,760 | $43,760 | $72,580 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $43,680 | $38,360 | $49,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $42,440 | $35,660 | $50,660 |
| Maryland | $41,220 | $39,600 | $53,650 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $41,220 | $40,360 | $56,630 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $40,770 | $31,470 | $56,400 |
| New Jersey | $40,770 | $31,550 | $56,400 |
| Connecticut | $40,620 | $38,010 | $61,260 |
| Michigan | $40,300 | $32,290 | $47,780 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,470 | $34,610 | $47,780 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $39,060 | $35,880 | $49,140 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,030 | $38,550 | $45,560 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,460 | $34,920 | $44,860 |
| Ohio | $38,110 | $30,090 | $44,440 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $38,110 | $35,690 | $38,270 |
| Kentucky | $38,100 | $31,530 | $40,710 |
| Wisconsin | $37,830 | $23,390 | $48,160 |
| Oklahoma | $37,400 | $27,240 | $47,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,040 | $31,080 | $42,560 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $36,910 | $36,240 | $45,490 |
| Texas | $36,800 | $34,620 | $55,280 |
| Georgia | $36,510 | $30,680 | $48,930 |
| South Carolina | $36,160 | $31,070 | $52,220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,040 | $33,590 | $38,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,040 | $31,440 | $49,140 |
| Louisiana | $34,050 | $25,100 | $38,020 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,410 | $19,970 | $34,030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Telephone Operators make?▾
The median annual salary for a Telephone Operators is $39,130, with a typical range of $31,440 – $57,510 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Telephone Operators?▾
Entry-level Telephone Operators positions typically start around $31,440 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Telephone Operatorss earn the most?▾
Telephone Operatorss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.