Highest-paying cities for telephone operators
Los Angeles, CA leads at $58,900 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,900 | $45,950–$63,500 |
| Washington, DC | $47,410 | $40,300–$56,790 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,000 | $37,790–$46,640 |
| Austin, TX | $44,980 | $39,500–$44,980 |
| Baltimore, MD | $42,460 | $41,730–$45,780 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,400 | $39,850–$50,360 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,570 | $34,320–$52,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,620 | $35,750–$41,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $37,890 | $35,040–$40,350 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,600 | $36,570–$38,670 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,550 | $37,060–$41,510 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.