How much does a telephone operator make in New York?
$50,220a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in New York. That is $24.14 an hour or $4,185 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.14
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 16
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,840Median: $50,220Highest 10%: $70,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| Median | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| 75th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 90th | $70,810 | $34.04 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $51,410 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 1. California | $57,170 |
| 2. New York | $50,220 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $49,330 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $47,940 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $46,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $24.14 ($50,220 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $50,220 against $41,740 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for telephone operator pay?
New York ranks 2 of 16 states.
Which city in New York 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.