Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in New York
Ranked #4 of 46 · NY
18.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,950 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $45,330
Employment 1,760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,970P25 $38,430 Median $45,330P75 $54,480P90 $72,500
About 80% of switchboard operators, including answering services in New York earn between $36,970 and $72,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean switchboard operators, including answering service salary in New York is $49,950, about 18.1% above the U.S. average ($42,300). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,350 | $51,680 | 1,470 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $44,550 | $44,720 | 70 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,510 | $43,130 | 90 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,420 | $41,570 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,330 | $43,480 | 170 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $39,730 | $43,360 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $39,630 | $41,170 | 90 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $39,540 | $40,310 | 40 |
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