How much does a switchboard operator make in Albuquerque?
$39,640a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.06
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $39,640Highest 10%: $50,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 75th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 90th | $50,700 | $24.38 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $19.06 ($39,640 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $39,640 against $38,630 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $37,710, so Albuquerque pays 5% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for switchboard operator pay?
53 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,700 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.