Telephone Operators Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $41,220 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.82
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $56,630
Employed locally 70
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $40,370
    50th (median)
    $41,220
    75th
    $43,190
    90th
    $56,630

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 42% Median Telephone Operators salary is 58% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,060

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,050
    Customer Service Representatives$41,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,540
    Office Clerks, General$44,600
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Baltimore, MD is $19.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.29 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Baltimore, MD is 5.3% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,370.