Telephone Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $46,370 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $46,460
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $46,370
    75th
    $46,460
    90th
    $46,460

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 41% Median Telephone Operators salary is 59% 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
    Massachusetts $46,370
    Worcester, MA $43,760
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,680
    Maryland $41,220
    Oklahoma $37,400

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$49,060
    Office Clerks, General$49,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.12 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 18.5% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.