SOC 43-2021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Telephone Operators is $39,125 per year ($18.81/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,859 and $48,526 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $57,512 per year. There are approximately 3,950 telephone operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.11 | $31,429 |
| P25 | $17.24 | $35,859 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.81 | $39,125 |
| P75 | $23.33 | $48,526 |
| P90 | $27.65 | $57,512 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Telephone Operators is $39,125 per year ($18.81/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,859 and $48,526 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Telephone Operators is $57,512 per year ($27.65/hr). The 75th percentile is $48,526 per year.
Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $31,429 per year ($15.11/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,859 per year.
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