How many people are employed as telephone operators in the US?

Answer 1

There are approximately 3000 people employed as telephone operators in the United States. They are spread out among the top phone companies, and maintain the network and take operator calls.

Answer 2

As of May 2020, there were around 14,090 telephone operators employed in the United States. This number may have changed since then due to technological advancements and changes in communication systems.