How much does a telephone operator make in Michigan?
$37,550a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Michigan. That is $18.05 an hour or $3,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.05
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,640Median: $37,550Highest 10%: $49,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| Median | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 75th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 90th | $49,070 | $23.59 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $37,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 8. New Jersey | $41,960 |
| 9. Texas | $41,250 |
| 10. North Carolina | $40,360 |
| 11. Michigan | $37,550 |
| 12. Oklahoma | $37,320 |
| 13. Florida | $37,180 |
| 14. Ohio | $36,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.05 ($37,550 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $37,550 against $41,740 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Michigan rank for telephone operator pay?
Michigan ranks 11 of 16 states.
Which city in Michigan pays telephone operators the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $37,550 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.