Telephone Operators Salary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$52,680
$25.33/hr
Annual Median
$47,940
$23.05/hr
Bottom 10%
$47,930
$23.04/hr
Top 10%
$79,300
$38.12/hr
Location vs National Average
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$52,680
Difference
+17.1% vs US avg
US National
$44,970
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $47,930 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,930 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,940 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $47,940 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $79,300 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$48K
25th
$48K
Median
$48K
75th
$48K
90th
$79K
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, Telephone Operators salaries range from $47,930 at the 10th percentile to $79,300 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $31,370 (65% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.