How much does a telephone operator make in Virginia?
$42,350a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Virginia. That is $20.36 an hour or $3,529 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.36
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 16
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $42,350Highest 10%: $48,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $42,350 | $20.36 | |
| 75th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 90th | $48,710 | $23.42 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $47,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 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 |
| 10. North Carolina | $40,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $20.36 ($42,350 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $42,350 against $41,740 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for telephone operator pay?
Virginia ranks 7 of 16 states.
Which city in Virginia 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.