Telephone Operators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $43,760 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $43,760
90th percentile $72,580
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,760
    25th
    $43,760
    50th (median)
    $43,760
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $72,580

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Telephone Operators salary is 53% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,370
    Massachusetts $46,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,680
    Maryland $41,220
    Oklahoma $37,400

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,920
    Customer Service Representatives$46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,270
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Worcester, MA is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.89 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Worcester, MA is 11.8% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,760 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,760.