How much does a telephone operator make in Massachusetts?
$47,940a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Massachusetts. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.05
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 16
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,900Median: $47,940Highest 10%: $79,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 25th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| Median | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 75th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $79,300 | $38.13 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $47,940 |
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 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $46,590 |
| 6. Maryland | $42,460 |
| 7. Virginia | $42,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $23.05 ($47,940 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $47,940 against $41,740 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for telephone operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 16 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays telephone operators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $47,940 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.