Telephone Operators Salary in District of Columbia
Telephone Operators in District of Columbia earn a median of $49,330 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,490; the top 10% earn over $72,090. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$49,060 median in District of Columbia
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$54,700 median in District of Columbia
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$47,060 median in District of Columbia
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$59,910 median in District of Columbia
- Office Clerks, General$55,040 median in District of Columbia
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$66,130 median in District of Columbia
Telephone Operators pay in District of Columbia
How much do telephone operators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $49,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,490 and the top 10% earn over $72,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 16 (+18% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.