How much does a telephone operator make in Ohio?
$36,970a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Ohio. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,990Median: $36,970Highest 10%: $50,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| 90th | $50,500 | $24.28 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $39,570 |
| Columbus, OH | $37,890 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 11. Michigan | $37,550 |
| 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 Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.77 ($36,970 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $36,970 against $41,740 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Ohio rank for telephone operator pay?
Ohio ranks 14 of 16 states.
Which city in Ohio pays telephone operators the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $39,570 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.