Telephone Operators Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $37,150 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $37,150
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $37,150
    90th
    $37,150

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Telephone Operators salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,680

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,390
    Customer Service Representatives$36,460
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,000
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Beaumont, TX is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.86 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Beaumont, TX is 5.1% below 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.