Telephone Operator Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Telephone Operators in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$36,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $41,740
State Rank
#15 of 16
160 employed here

How much does a Telephone Operator make in Georgia?

A Telephone Operator working in Georgia earns a median salary of $36,920 per year, or about $17.75 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $41,740 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $33,080 while the top 10% make $50,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,640 and $40,940 a year.

Telephone Operator salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,080$15.90
25th percentile (early career)$35,640$17.13
50th percentile (median)$36,920$17.75
75th percentile (experienced)$40,940$19.68
90th percentile (top earners)$50,360$24.21

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 15th out of 16 states and territories for Telephone Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$57,170
2New York$50,220
3District of Columbia$49,330
4Massachusetts$47,940
5Wisconsin$46,590

Working as a Telephone Operator in Georgia

Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Telephone Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($36,920) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Telephone Operator make in Georgia?
The median Telephone Operator salary in Georgia is $36,920 per year, or about $17.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,080 at the entry level to $50,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Telephone Operators about 12% less than the national median of $41,740. Georgia ranks 15th out of 16 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Telephone Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,920 a year. About 160 Telephone Operators are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.