Telephone Operators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $38,620 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $78,070
Employed locally 30
National median $39,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $41,200
    90th
    $78,070

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Telephone Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Telephone Operators salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telephone Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $56,770
    New York $53,510
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,990
    Hawaii $52,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,390
    District of Columbia $47,890

    Nearby metros — Telephone Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,390

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,770
    Office Clerks, General $44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telephone Operators make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Telephone Operators in Buffalo, NY is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Telephone Operators salaries?

    The median Telephone Operators salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.3% below the national median of $39,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telephone Operators in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Telephone Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.