How much does a telephone operator make in Baltimore?
$42,460a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 14
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,730Median: $42,460Highest 10%: $52,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,730 | $20.06 | |
| 25th | $41,730 | $20.06 | |
| Median | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $52,600 | $25.29 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for telephone operators.
| Washington, DC | $47,410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $20.41 ($42,460 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $42,460 against $41,740 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $42,460, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for telephone operator pay?
7 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does a telephone operator make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.