Telephone Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $43,680 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $49,900
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $49,900

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Telephone Operators salary is 55% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $37,150

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Austin, TX is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.81 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Austin, TX is 11.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.