Telephone Operators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $36,910 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $45,490
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $36,260
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $38,510
    90th
    $45,490

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Telephone Operators salary is 50% 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

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,810
    Office Clerks, General $44,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,390
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Miami, FL is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Miami, FL is 5.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,260.