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
Top-level switchboard operator earnings begin at:
$10.21 per hour
$21,239 per year
Senior-level switchboard operator earnings begin at:
$8.98 per hour
$18,681 per year
Mid-level switchboard operator earnings begin at:
$7.79 per hour
$16,199 per year
Junior-level switchboard operator earnings begin at:
$6.75 per hour
$14,047 per year
Starting level switchboard operator earnings begin at:
$5.94 per hour
$12,355 per year
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 about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than hairdressers but more than vehicle cleaners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hairdresser salary | $19K |
| Teller salary | $19K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $19K |
| Customer service representative salary | $18K |
| 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)