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Telephone Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telephone Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,250
Median Annual Salary
▲
+12.1% vs 2024
$43,060
Mean Salary
$41,250
Median Salary
$19.83
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Telephone Operators in Texas
Telephone Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telephone Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $41,250 per year ($3,437/month).
This is 2.5% below the national average of $42,311.
Texas ranks #9 out of 16 states for Telephone Operators pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 12.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Telephone Operators
Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Service Orientation
3.75
Social Perceptiveness
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.59
English Language
4.25
Telecommunications
3.28
Communications and Media
3.08
Administrative
2.75
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(83.6% of workers)
Salaries for Telephone Operators in Texas range from $34,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,150 and $50,120.
Median $41,250
P10: $34,550P25: $37,150P75: $50,120P90: $56,900
10th
$34,550
25th
$37,150
Median
$41,250
75th
$50,120
90th
$56,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,550
$16.61
$2,879
25th Percentile
$37,150
$17.86
$3,095
Median (50th)
$41,250
$19.83
$3,437
75th Percentile
$50,120
$24.10
$4,176
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,900
$27.36
$4,741
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Telephone Operators in Texas is $41,250 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,060.
What is the salary range for a Telephone Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Telephone Operators in Texas range from $34,550 at the 10th percentile to $56,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,150 and $50,120.
What is the starting salary for a Telephone Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Telephone Operators positions in Texas typically start around $34,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Telephone Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Telephone Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Telephone Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telephone Operators in Texas is approximately $19.83 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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