How much does a telephone operator make in California?
$57,170a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in California. That is $27.49 an hour or $4,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.49
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,120Median: $57,170Highest 10%: $66,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $57,170 | $27.49 | |
| 75th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 90th | $66,670 | $32.05 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 1. California | $57,170 |
| 2. New York | $50,220 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $49,330 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $47,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.49 ($57,170 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,170 against $41,740 nationally, 37% more.
Where does California rank for telephone operator pay?
California ranks 1 of 16 states.
Which city in California pays telephone operators the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $58,900 a year.
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.