The overall job outlook for Telephone Operator careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 51.56 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 8.59 percent per year. Demand for Telephone Operators is expected to go up, with an expected 3,250 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.18 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Telephone Operators in the following states
| California | 3,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,360 |
| New York | 1,210 |
| Texas | 1,110 |
| Georgia | 840 |
| Florida | 720 |
| New Jersey | 690 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Telephone Operators
| Washington | 30 |
| Wisconsin | 40 |
| Hawaii | 40 |
| Delaware | 60 |
| New Mexico | 60 |
| Vermont | 100 |
| Puerto Rico | 130 |