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Telephone Operators Salaries
in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.46 – $28.01
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,957 – $58,252
Salaries for Telephone Operators near New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
California, CA
$28.98
8.4%Higher than Telephone Operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Connecticut, CT
$22.41
16.2%Lower than Telephone Operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
District of Columbia, DC
$23.80
11.0%Lower than Telephone Operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Georgia, GA
$19.41
27.4%Lower than Telephone Operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Hawaii, HI
$28.58
6.9%Higher than Telephone Operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
How much do Telephone Operators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$22.72/hr
Range: $21.64 - $23.81
Annual Rate
$47,264
Range: $45,013 - $49,514
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.73/hr
Range: $25.46 - $28.01
Annual Rate
$55,605
Range: $52,957 - $58,252
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.74/hr
Range: $29.28 - $32.21
Annual Rate
$63,946
Range: $60,901 - $66,990
Telephone Operators job description
Telephone Operators professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods
