Home / Compare / Telephone Operators vs. Office Clerks, General Salary comparison Telephone Operators vs. Office Clerks, General: Salary Comparison (2026) Telephone Operatorss earn a median salary of $39,130/year, while Office Clerks, Generals earn $43,630/year - a difference of $4,500. Office Clerks, Generals earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Telephone Operators
Office Clerks, General
Median salary
$39,130
$43,630
Hourly rate
$18.81/hr
$20.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,440
$29,120
Senior level (90th %)
$57,510
$63,840
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
3,950
2,510,550
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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