Telephone Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $42,440 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $50,660
Employed locally 50
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $42,440
    75th
    $48,930
    90th
    $50,660

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Telephone Operators salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telephone Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $56,770
    New York $53,510
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,990
    Hawaii $52,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,390
    District of Columbia $47,890

    Nearby metros — Telephone Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $40,300
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,620

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Atlanta, GA is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.82 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.5% above the national median of $39,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telephone Operators in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.