How much does a telephone operator make in New Jersey?
$41,960a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in New Jersey. That is $20.17 an hour or $3,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $41,960Highest 10%: $55,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| Median | $41,960 | $20.17 | |
| 75th | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $55,000 | $26.44 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $51,410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 5. Wisconsin | $46,590 |
| 6. Maryland | $42,460 |
| 7. Virginia | $42,350 |
| 8. New Jersey | $41,960 |
| 9. Texas | $41,250 |
| 10. North Carolina | $40,360 |
| 11. Michigan | $37,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $20.17 ($41,960 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $41,960 against $41,740 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for telephone operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 16 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays telephone operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $51,410 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.