Telephone Operators Salary in Virginia
Telephone Operators in Virginia earn a median of $42,350 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,220; the top 10% earn over $48,710. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Office Clerks, General$46,410 median in Virginia
- File Clerks$39,900 median in Virginia
Telephone Operators pay in Virginia
How much do telephone operators make in Virginia?
The median is $42,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,220 and the top 10% earn over $48,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 16 (+1% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.