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Sunbury, OH · On-site

$19 - $21.70/hr

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Columbus, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

6 of the Most Popular Types of Phone Operator Jobs in 2026

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A telephone operator dispatches calls on behalf of a company or organization. Often referred to as a phone or switchboard operator, a telephone operator is central to company communication. The phone operator may manage both incoming and outgoing calls and helps to facilitate phone communications between internal members of the company. The minimum education requirement to become a telephone operator is a high school diploma or GED certificate. Secure a job that utilizes your skills in customer relations, data entry, scheduling, and communication for experience. Complete on-the-job training to gain proficiency in company practices and PBX or switchboard operation.

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Top Types Of Phone Operator Jobs

List of the top 6 highest paying Phone Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Online Phone Operator

    Salary range: $32,500 - $40,500

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  • Work From Home Pbx Operator

    Salary range: $32,500 - $45,500

    Work From Home Pbx Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Work From Home Pbx Operator jobs pay between $32,500 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Work From Home Pbx Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Long Distance Telephone Operator

    Salary range: $32,500 - $40,500

    Long Distance Telephone Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Long Distance Telephone Operator jobs pay between $32,500 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Long Distance Telephone Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Work From Home Phone Operator

    Salary range: $32,500 - $40,500

    Work from home phone operators are employed by companies that offer a customer service line. In this remote role, you answer incoming calls to respond to client questions, handle complaints, or forward the call to the appropriate person or department. Specific job duties vary, depending on the company and industry. For example, medical offices often have phone operators help patients resolve billing issues, schedule appointments for patients, or answer calls after-hours, while retailers may have phone operators conduct sales or provide customer support. Work from home phone operators typically use modified phone systems that include a headset or a speakerphone system.

  • Barcode Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500

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  • Full Time Usps Owner Operator

    Salary range: $125,000 - $340,000

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