How much does a switchboard operator make in Akron?
$36,350a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,380Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $39,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,380 | $12.68 | |
| 25th | $31,810 | $15.29 | |
| Median | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $39,070 | $18.78 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Dayton, OH | $39,870 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | $37,460 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $36,350 against $38,630 nationally, 6% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,350, so Akron pays 0% more.
Where does Akron rank for switchboard operator pay?
99 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.