Telephone Operators Salary in New York
Telephone Operators in New York earn a median of $50,220 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,840; the top 10% earn over $70,810. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near New York
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Telephone Operators pay in New York
How much do telephone operators make in New York?
The median is $50,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,840 and the top 10% earn over $70,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 16 (+20% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.