SOC 43-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telephone Operators — Virginia
Virginia
At $42,350, median pay for Telephone Operators in Virginia tracks the national median of $41,740 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,350, median pay for Telephone Operators in Virginia tracks the national median of $41,740 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,250 to $46,870.
Virginia ranks number 7th out of 16 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 623rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | −10.8% |
| 25th | $37,250 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $42,350 | +1.5% |
| 75th | $46,870 | +12.3% |
| 90th | $48,710 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $43,100 | +3.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $42,350 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$42,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,889US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,350 a year, 1.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,220 to $48,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 16 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telephone Operators in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $42,350, or $20.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,740, so pay in Virginia is 1.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $48,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,220 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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