The average salary for a switchboard operator in the United States is around $16,199 per year.
Avg Salary
Switchboard operators earn an average yearly salary of $16,199.
Wages typically start from $12,355 and go up to $21,239.
75% below national average Updated in 2023
Switchboard operator earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Switchboard operator salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
District of Columbia | $46,450 |
Hawaii | $46,210 |
California | $37,840 |
Massachusetts | $37,400 |
Washington | $37,180 |
Minnesota | $36,980 |
Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,860 |
Oregon | $36,700 |
New Jersey | $36,590 |
Rhode Island | $36,570 |
New York | $36,540 |
Vermont | $36,360 |
Connecticut | $36,320 |
Colorado | $35,980 |
New Hampshire | $35,250 |
Wisconsin | $35,210 |
Maryland | $32,570 |
Michigan | $31,300 |
Ohio | $31,240 |
North Dakota | $29,940 |
Pennsylvania | $29,940 |
Illinois | $29,910 |
Arizona | $29,860 |
Iowa | $29,810 |
Maine | $29,810 |
Utah | $29,810 |
Virginia | $29,810 |
Alaska | $29,660 |
Wyoming | $29,660 |
Idaho | $29,650 |
North Carolina | $29,510 |
Montana | $29,450 |
Kansas | $29,420 |
Kentucky | $29,420 |
Nebraska | $29,420 |
New Mexico | $29,420 |
South Carolina | $29,420 |
Arkansas | $29,210 |
Oklahoma | $29,030 |
Florida | $29,020 |
Missouri | $29,000 |
Delaware | $28,990 |
Nevada | $28,830 |
Tennessee | $28,820 |
Texas | $28,820 |
Indiana | $28,720 |
Mississippi | $28,720 |
West Virginia | $27,830 |
Alabama | $27,790 |
Louisiana | $27,360 |
South Dakota | $27,190 |
Georgia | $23,880 |
Guam | $22,330 |
Puerto Rico | $18,530 |
How do switchboard operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Switchboard operators earn 6% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than tellers but more than vehicle cleaners.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Teller salary | $19K |
Medical administrative assistant salary | $19K |
Customer service representative salary | $18K |
Office clerk salary | $16K |
Security guard salary | $16K |
Switchboard operator salary | $16K |
Concierge salary | $14K |
Recreation worker salary | $13K |
Receptionist salary | $10K |
Vehicle cleaner salary | $9K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)