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.
Annual wage data for Telephone Operators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
3,950
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $31,440. 25th percentile: U.S. $35,860. 50th percentile: U.S. $39,130. 75th percentile: U.S. $48,530. 90th percentile: U.S. $57,510. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $31,440 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $57,510 |
| Workers on average earn | $42,880 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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