Switchboard Operators Salary in New York
Also called: Switchboard Operators
Switchboard Operators in New York earn a median of $45,330 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($38,630)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,970; the top 10% earn over $72,500. Nationally the range is $29,990 to $59,470.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Telephone Operators$50,220 median in New York
- Office Clerks, General$45,890 median in New York
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,080 median in New York
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,600 median in New York
- Word Processors and Typists$48,400 median in New York
- Cashiers$35,500 median in New York
Switchboard Operators pay in New York
How much do switchboard operators make in New York?
The median is $45,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,970 and the top 10% earn over $72,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for switchboard operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 46 (+17% vs. the national median of $38,630). Living costs are not included.