Telephone Operators Salary in Maryland
Telephone Operators in Maryland earn a median of $42,460 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,980; the top 10% earn over $49,980. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Maryland
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Telephone Operators pay in Maryland
How much do telephone operators make in Maryland?
The median is $42,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,980 and the top 10% earn over $49,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 16 (+2% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.