In Louisiana, telephone operators earn $34,050 at the median, or about $16.37 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Telephone Operators salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $25,100, 25th percentile $27,040, median $34,050, 75th percentile $36,300, 90th percentile $38,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level telephone operators (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
How much do telephone operators make in Louisiana?▼
The median is $34,050 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,100, and experienced telephone operators can clear $38,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Louisiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,368/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 50.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a telephone operators salary go in Louisiana?▼
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median telephone operators salary is worth about $39,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do telephone operators get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
