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Relay operator salary
Average relay operator salary
$36,743
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Average relay operator salary by state
Highest paying states for relay operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $45,698 | $21.97 |
| 2 | Nevada | $42,788 | $20.57 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $41,474 | $19.94 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $46,765 | $22.48 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $41,175 | $19.80 |
| 6 | Delaware | $41,861 | $20.13 |
| 7 | Oregon | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $38,825 | $18.67 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $37,846 | $18.20 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $40,845 | $19.64 |
| 11 | Vermont | $40,980 | $19.70 |
| 12 | Maine | $40,486 | $19.46 |
| 13 | Idaho | $43,788 | $21.05 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $41,132 | $19.77 |
| 15 | Washington | $43,071 | $20.71 |
| 16 | New York | $41,191 | $19.80 |
| 17 | Montana | $38,992 | $18.75 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $41,031 | $19.73 |
| 19 | Kansas | $37,355 | $17.96 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $40,170 | $19.31 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $42,016 | $20.20 |
| 22 | California | $42,531 | $20.45 |
| 23 | Alaska | $37,966 | $18.25 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $37,348 | $17.96 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $37,495 | $18.03 |
| 26 | Arizona | $38,955 | $18.73 |
| 27 | Maryland | $36,753 | $17.67 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $35,042 | $16.85 |
| 29 | Illinois | $39,591 | $19.03 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $35,106 | $16.88 |
| 31 | Indiana | $35,458 | $17.05 |
| 32 | Ohio | $36,550 | $17.57 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $36,891 | $17.74 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $35,116 | $16.88 |
| 35 | Missouri | $35,474 | $17.05 |
| 36 | Iowa | $36,763 | $17.67 |
| 37 | Colorado | $38,913 | $18.71 |
| 38 | Alabama | $33,435 | $16.07 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $30,974 | $14.89 |
| 40 | Michigan | $33,788 | $16.24 |
| 41 | Utah | $34,851 | $16.76 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $33,380 | $16.05 |
| 43 | Virginia | $32,918 | $15.83 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $29,962 | $14.40 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $30,897 | $14.85 |
| 46 | Texas | $31,941 | $15.36 |
| 47 | Florida | $25,867 | $12.44 |
| 48 | Georgia | $30,828 | $14.82 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $28,668 | $13.78 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $27,218 | $13.09 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $28,885 | $13.89 |
Relay operator salary details
A relay operator's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a relay operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $36,743 | $3,062 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying relay operator jobs
The highest paying types of relay operators are central communications specialist, telecommunication operator, and switchboard operator assistant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment Coordinator | $31,144 | $2,595 | $14.97 | 72,134 |
| Communications Operator | $31,491 | $2,624 | $15.14 | 48,509 |
| Switchboard Operator | $31,281 | $2,607 | $15.04 | 39,152 |
| Call Center Operator | $31,022 | $2,585 | $14.91 | 215,083 |
| Telecommunication Operator | $39,381 | $3,282 | $18.93 | 34,218 |
| Service Operator | $36,971 | $3,081 | $17.77 | 87,078 |
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Relay operator salary trends
The average relay operator salary has risen by $7,143 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average relay operator earned $29,600 annually, but today, they earn $36,743 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for relay operators over the last decade.
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Average relay operator salary over time
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Relay operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,700 | $17.66 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $35,800 | $17.20 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $34,400 | $16.54 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $33,600 | $16.13 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $32,800 | $15.75 | +2.1% |
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