Highest Paying State $56,770 California
National Avg Median $41,336 Across 17 states
Lowest Paying State $34,050 Louisiana

Telephone Operators Salary in All 50 States

Compare Telephone Operators pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
California $56,770 $57,410 $41,490 $72,640 190
New York $53,510 $57,670 $38,420 $78,060 350
Hawaii $52,160 $56,620 $52,150 $66,070 40
Massachusetts $46,370 $47,920 $42,620 $50,980 N/A
Maryland $41,220 $43,720 $39,600 $53,650 110
New Jersey $40,770 $44,480 $31,550 $56,400 230
Connecticut $40,620 $44,380 $38,010 $61,260 30
Michigan $40,300 $40,760 $32,290 $47,780 60
Ohio $38,110 $38,170 $30,090 $44,440 190
Kentucky $38,100 $36,780 $31,530 $40,710 100
Wisconsin $37,830 $37,530 $23,390 $48,160 N/A
Oklahoma $37,400 $36,550 $27,240 $47,140 40
Texas $36,800 $40,830 $34,620 $55,280 640
Georgia $36,510 $38,450 $30,680 $48,930 140
South Carolina $36,160 $40,500 $31,070 $52,220 70
Pennsylvania $36,040 $38,260 $31,440 $49,140 400
Louisiana $34,050 $32,040 $25,100 $38,020 80

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Telephone Operators Salary FAQs

Which state pays Telephone Operatorss the most?

California pays the highest median salary for Telephone Operatorss at $56,770 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: California ($56,770), New York ($53,510), Hawaii ($52,160), Massachusetts ($46,370), Maryland ($41,220).

What is the average Telephone Operators salary nationally?

The average median Telephone Operators salary across all 17 states is $41,336 per year. The salary ranges from $34,050 in Louisiana to $56,770 in California — a difference of $22,720.

Which state pays Telephone Operatorss the least?

Louisiana has the lowest median Telephone Operators salary at $34,050 per year. However, cost of living in Louisiana may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.