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Telephone Operators Salaries
in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.60 – $30.36
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,408 – $63,149
Salaries for Telephone Operators near California
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Connecticut, CT
$22.41
22.7%Lower than Telephone Operators in California, CA
District of Columbia, DC
$23.80
17.9%Lower than Telephone Operators in California, CA
Georgia, GA
$19.41
33.0%Lower than Telephone Operators in California, CA
Hawaii, HI
$28.58
1.4%Lower than Telephone Operators in California, CA
Kentucky, KY
$18.56
36.0%Lower than Telephone Operators in California, CA
How much do Telephone Operators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$24.63/hr
Range: $23.46 - $25.81
Annual Rate
$51,236
Range: $48,797 - $53,677
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.98/hr
Range: $27.60 - $30.36
Annual Rate
$60,278
Range: $57,408 - $63,149
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.33/hr
Range: $31.74 - $34.91
Annual Rate
$69,320
Range: $66,019 - $72,621
Telephone Operators job description
Telephone Operators professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods

