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Telephone Operators average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$42,730
- Columbus$38,930
- Cincinnati$38,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $42,730 | $39,570 | $34,320 | $34,712 | 94 |
| Columbus | $38,930 | $37,890 | $35,040 | $31,865 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $38,830 | $37,600 | $36,570 | $32,062 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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