Telephone Operators Salary in Texas
Telephone Operators in Texas earn a median of $41,250 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,550; the top 10% earn over $56,900. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Texas
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Telephone Operators pay in Texas
How much do telephone operators make in Texas?
The median is $41,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,550 and the top 10% earn over $56,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 16 (−1% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.