In South Carolina, telephone operators earn $36,160 at the median, or about $17.39 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Telephone Operators salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $31,070, 25th percentile $35,080, median $36,160, 75th percentile $49,740, 90th percentile $52,220. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level telephone operators (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
How much do telephone operators make in South Carolina?▼
The median is $36,160 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,070, and experienced telephone operators can clear $52,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,534/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 49.8% 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 South Carolina?▼
South Carolina 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 $38,811 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.
