How much does a switchboard operator make in New York?
$45,330a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in New York. That is $21.79 an hour or $3,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.79
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $45,330Highest 10%: $72,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| Median | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 75th | $54,480 | $26.19 | |
| 90th | $72,500 | $34.86 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $47,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,510 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,420 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,330 |
| Albany, NY | $39,630 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 3. California | $48,840 |
| 4. Washington | $47,800 |
| 5. Minnesota | $47,430 |
| 6. New York | $45,330 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $44,210 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $43,790 |
| 9. Colorado | $43,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.79 ($45,330 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $45,330 against $38,630 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for switchboard operator pay?
New York ranks 6 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays switchboard operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $47,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.