Telephone Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Telephone Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $46,590 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,940; the top 10% earn over $48,520. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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Telephone Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do telephone operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $46,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,940 and the top 10% earn over $48,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 16 (+12% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.