How much does a telephone operator make in Wisconsin?
$46,590a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in Wisconsin. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.40
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,940Median: $46,590Highest 10%: $48,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 75th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| 90th | $48,520 | $23.33 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 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 |
| 8. New Jersey | $41,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.40 ($46,590 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $46,590 against $41,740 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for telephone operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 5 of 16 states.
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.