How much does a switchboard operator make in Albany?
$39,630a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $19.05 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.05
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $39,630Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| Median | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 75th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| New York, NY | $47,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,510 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,330 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $19.05 ($39,630 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $39,630 against $38,630 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,330, so Albany pays 13% less.
Where does Albany rank for switchboard operator pay?
54 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,630 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.