How much does a telephone operator make in Maryland?
$42,460a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Maryland. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,980Median: $42,460Highest 10%: $49,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,980 | $19.70 | |
| 25th | $41,730 | $20.06 | |
| Median | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $49,980 | $24.03 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $47,410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $42,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 3. District of Columbia | $49,330 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $47,940 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $46,590 |
| 6. Maryland | $42,460 |
| 7. Virginia | $42,350 |
| 8. New Jersey | $41,960 |
| 9. Texas | $41,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $20.41 ($42,460 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $42,460 against $41,740 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for telephone operator pay?
Maryland ranks 6 of 16 states.
Which city in Maryland pays telephone operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $47,410 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.