Telephone Operators
Occupation
$39,130
National Median Salary
$18.81
Median Hourly Wage
3,950
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+11.4%
10 Year Change
$35,140
2014 Median
$39,130
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Telephone Operators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,140 | 80 |
| Individual and Family Services | $46,370 | — |
| Social Assistance | $46,370 | — |
| Telecommunications | $45,600 | 350 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $44,300 | 240 |
Top Paying States for Telephone Operators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $56,770 | 190 |
| New York | $53,510 | 350 |
| Hawaii | $52,160 | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $47,890 | — |
| Massachusetts | $46,370 | — |
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
Individual and Family Services
Social Assistance
Telecommunications
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Hospitals
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
