Telephone Operators Salary in California
Telephone Operators in California earn a median of $57,170 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,120; the top 10% earn over $66,670. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near California
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Telephone Operators pay in California
How much do telephone operators make in California?
The median is $57,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,120 and the top 10% earn over $66,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 16 (+37% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.