Telephone Operators — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 18 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$39,130
Highest
$56,770
California
Lowest
$34,050
Louisiana
Total Employment
2,670
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56,770 |
| 2 | New York | $53,510 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $52,160 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $47,890 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $46,370 |
| 6 | Maryland | $41,220 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $40,770 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $40,620 |
| 9 | Michigan | $40,300 |
| 10 | Ohio | $38,110 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $38,100 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $37,830 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $37,400 |
| 14 | Texas | $36,800 |
| 15 | Georgia | $36,510 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $36,160 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $36,040 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $34,050 |