SOC 43-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Telephone Operators in San Francisco-Oakland is $55,557 per year ($26.71/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $39,125. The middle 50% earn between $50,920 and $68,907 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $81,667.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $21.46 | $44,629 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $24.48 | $50,920 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $26.71 | $55,557 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $33.13 | $68,907 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $39.26 | $81,667 | +42.0% |
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 median (P50) annual salary for Telephone Operators in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $55,557, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $39,125.
Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $44,629 per year. The 25th percentile is $50,920. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $81,667.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $39,125 vs $55,557 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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