Telephone Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $52,990 +35.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.48
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $72,280
Employed locally 70
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $52,990
    75th
    $57,620
    90th
    $72,280

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    Hawaii $52,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,390
    District of Columbia $47,890
    Massachusetts $46,370

    Nearby metros — Telephone Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $56,770
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,060
    South Carolina $36,160

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,180
    Customer Service Representatives $47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $25.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.53 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 35.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.