How much does a telephone operator make in Georgia?
$36,920a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Georgia. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,080Median: $36,920Highest 10%: $50,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,080 | $15.90 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 90th | $50,360 | $24.21 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $40,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 12. Oklahoma | $37,320 |
| 13. Florida | $37,180 |
| 14. Ohio | $36,970 |
| 15. Georgia | $36,920 |
| 16. Louisiana | $31,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $17.75 ($36,920 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $36,920 against $41,740 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Georgia rank for telephone operator pay?
Georgia ranks 15 of 16 states.
Which city in Georgia pays telephone operators the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $40,400 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.