Telephone Operators Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $39,030 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 30
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $39,030
    75th
    $44,440
    90th
    $45,560

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cleveland, OH $38,460
    Ohio $38,110
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,040

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760
    Office Clerks, General $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Columbus, OH is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Columbus, OH is 0.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.