Telephone Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $36,040 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $38,980
Employed locally 50
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $36,040
    75th
    $38,980
    90th
    $38,980

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,060
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,910

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,830
    Customer Service Representatives$41,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.74 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.