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Telephone Operators Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telephone Operators make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,220
Median Annual Salary
▼
-6.1% vs 2024
$52,290
Mean Salary
$50,220
Median Salary
$24.14
Hourly Rate
Telephone Operators salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telephone Operators in New York earn a median salary of $50,220 per year ($4,185/month).
This is 18.7% above the national average of $42,311.
New York ranks #2 out of 16 states for Telephone Operators pay.
Salaries decreased by 6.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Telephone Operators
Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Service Orientation
3.75
Social Perceptiveness
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.59
English Language
4.25
Telecommunications
3.28
Communications and Media
3.08
Administrative
2.75
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(83.6% of workers)
Salaries for Telephone Operators in New York range from $37,840 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,140 and $58,170.
Median $50,220
P10: $37,840P25: $39,140P75: $58,170P90: $70,810
10th
$37,840
25th
$39,140
Median
$50,220
75th
$58,170
90th
$70,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,840
$18.19
$3,153
25th Percentile
$39,140
$18.82
$3,261
Median (50th)
$50,220
$24.14
$4,185
75th Percentile
$58,170
$27.97
$4,847
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,810
$34.04
$5,900
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Telephone Operators in New York is $50,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,290.
What is the salary range for a Telephone Operators in New York?
Salaries for Telephone Operators in New York range from $37,840 at the 10th percentile to $70,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,140 and $58,170.
What is the starting salary for a Telephone Operators in New York?
Entry-level Telephone Operators positions in New York typically start around $37,840 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,140 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Telephone Operators in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telephone Operators in New York is approximately $24.14 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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