Telephone Operators Salary in Michigan
Telephone Operators in Michigan earn a median of $37,550 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,640; the top 10% earn over $49,070. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Michigan
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Telephone Operators pay in Michigan
How much do telephone operators make in Michigan?
The median is $37,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,640 and the top 10% earn over $49,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 16 (−10% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.