Telephone Operators salary in United States
The median telephone operators salary is $41,740 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Telephone Operators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Telephone Operators salary FAQs
What is the average Telephone Operators salary in United States?
The median Telephone Operators salary in United States is $41,740 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of telephone operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Telephone Operators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $31,510 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $62,950 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $41,740.
Do Telephone Operators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is among the highest at $58,900, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Telephone Operators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.