How much does a telephone operator make in Louisiana?
$31,400a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Louisiana. That is $15.10 an hour or $2,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.10
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,040Median: $31,400Highest 10%: $38,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,040 | $12.04 | |
| 25th | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| Median | $31,400 | $15.10 | |
| 75th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 90th | $38,410 | $18.47 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 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 Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.10 ($31,400 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $31,400 against $41,740 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for telephone operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 16 of 16 states.
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.