How much does a telephone operator make in Texas?
$41,250a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Texas. That is $19.83 an hour or $3,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.83
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,550Median: $41,250Highest 10%: $56,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 75th | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| 90th | $56,900 | $27.36 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $44,980 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 6. Maryland | $42,460 |
| 7. Virginia | $42,350 |
| 8. New Jersey | $41,960 |
| 9. Texas | $41,250 |
| 10. North Carolina | $40,360 |
| 11. Michigan | $37,550 |
| 12. Oklahoma | $37,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.83 ($41,250 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $41,250 against $41,740 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for telephone operator pay?
Texas ranks 9 of 16 states.
Which city in Texas pays telephone operators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $44,980 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.