Telephone Operators Salary in Ohio
Telephone Operators in Ohio earn a median of $36,970 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990; the top 10% earn over $50,500. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Ohio
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- File Clerks$40,650 median in Ohio
Telephone Operators pay in Ohio
How much do telephone operators make in Ohio?
The median is $36,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990 and the top 10% earn over $50,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 16 (−11% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.