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Telephone Operators Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telephone Operators make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,350
Median Annual Salary
$43,100
Mean Salary
$42,350
Median Salary
$20.36
Hourly Rate
Telephone Operators salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telephone Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $42,350 per year ($3,529/month).
This is 0.1% above the national average of $42,311.
Virginia ranks #7 out of 16 states for Telephone Operators pay.
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 Virginia range from $37,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,710 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,250 and $46,870.
Median $42,350
P10: $37,220P25: $37,250P75: $46,870P90: $48,710
10th
$37,220
25th
$37,250
Median
$42,350
75th
$46,870
90th
$48,710
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,220
$17.89
$3,101
25th Percentile
$37,250
$17.91
$3,104
Median (50th)
$42,350
$20.36
$3,529
75th Percentile
$46,870
$22.53
$3,905
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,710
$23.42
$4,059
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Telephone Operators in Virginia is $42,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,100.
What is the salary range for a Telephone Operators in Virginia?
Salaries for Telephone Operators in Virginia range from $37,220 at the 10th percentile to $48,710 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,250 and $46,870.
What is the starting salary for a Telephone Operators in Virginia?
Entry-level Telephone Operators positions in Virginia typically start around $37,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,250 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Telephone Operators in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telephone Operators in Virginia is approximately $20.36 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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