Telephone Operators Salary by City (2026)
17 metro areas · National average: $43,383 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Telephone Operators salaries across 17 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,490 |
| New York, NY | $52,950 |
| Boston, MA | $48,810 |
| Worcester, MA | $47,610 |
| Washington, DC | $46,300 |
| Baltimore, MD | $44,310 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,500 |
| Austin, TX | $42,870 |
| Trenton, NJ | $42,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $41,450 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,980 |
| Detroit, MI | $39,930 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,830 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $38,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $38,580 |
| Miami, FL | $38,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,320 |