Telephone Operators Salary in Louisiana
Telephone Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $31,400 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,040; the top 10% earn over $38,410. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Louisiana
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- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,790 median in Louisiana
- Office Clerks, General$32,480 median in Louisiana
- File Clerks$32,200 median in Louisiana
Telephone Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do telephone operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $31,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,040 and the top 10% earn over $38,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 16 (−25% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.