Customer Service Representatives Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $39,490 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $55,980
Employed locally 500
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $39,490
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $55,980

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 61% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,680
    Ithaca, NY $45,200
    Syracuse, NY $44,870

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,660
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in Watertown?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in Watertown, NY is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in Watertown, NY is 7.8% below the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in Watertown?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.