How much does a telephone operator make in Cleveland?
$39,570a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $19.02 an hour or $3,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.02
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 14
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $39,570Highest 10%: $62,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| 75th | $52,400 | $25.19 | |
| 90th | $62,710 | $30.15 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for telephone operators.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,600 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $19.02 ($39,570 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $39,570 against $41,740 nationally, 5% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,970, so Cleveland pays 7% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for telephone operator pay?
9 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does a telephone operator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,710 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.