Telephone Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,130
↑ 19.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Telephone Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Telephone Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.6% since 2011 ($32,730 → $39,130)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,130
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,130 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $38,080 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | $38,330 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $37,630 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $37,710 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | $35,750 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | $37,240 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $36,320 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | $37,000 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $35,880 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $35,140 | +7.8% |
| 2013 | $32,590 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | $32,850 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $32,730 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.