Telephone Operators Salary in New Jersey
Telephone Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $41,960 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,120; the top 10% earn over $55,000. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Telephone Operators pay in New Jersey
How much do telephone operators make in New Jersey?
The median is $41,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,120 and the top 10% earn over $55,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 16 (+1% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.