California

Telephone Operators Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$55,910
+27.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.88
 
10th Percentile
$44,120
Entry level
90th Percentile
$66,670
Senior level
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Salary Range

Telephone Operators in California earn between $44,120 and $66,670, with a mean of $55,910. The national average for this role is $43,699.

$55,910 mean
10th Percentile$44,12090th Percentile$66,670

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$55,910
National Average$43,699
New York$52,290
District of Columbia$50,960
Massachusetts$50,890
Wisconsin$45,260
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.