Telephone Operators Salary in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, telephone operators earn $27,410 at the median, or about $13.18 an hour. The range runs from $20K at the entry level to $34K for experienced workers.
So what does $27K get you in Puerto Rico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico
Entry-level telephone operators (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $27K. Top earners bring in $34K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Telephone Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $57K | +45% | 190 |
| New York | $54K | +37% | 350 |
| Hawaii | $52K | +33% | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $48K | +22% | N/A |
| Massachusetts | $46K | +19% | N/A |
| Maryland | $41K | +5% | 110 |
| New Jersey | $41K | +4% | 230 |
| Connecticut | $41K | +4% | 30 |
| Michigan | $40K | +3% | 60 |
| Ohio | $38K | -3% | 190 |
| Kentucky | $38K | -3% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $38K | -3% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $37K | -4% | 40 |
| Texas | $37K | -6% | 640 |
| Georgia | $37K | -7% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $36K | -8% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $36K | -8% | 400 |
| Louisiana | $34K | -13% | 80 |
Showing 1–10 of 18 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
How much do telephone operators make in Puerto Rico?
The median is $27,410 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,970, and experienced telephone operators can clear $34,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $27K enough to live in Puerto Rico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,005/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 70.4% 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 Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico 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 $27,410 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.