How much does a switchboard operator make in Alexandria?
$37,990a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $18.26 an hour or $3,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.26
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,700Median: $37,990Highest 10%: $56,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| 25th | $32,690 | $15.72 | |
| Median | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 75th | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 90th | $56,980 | $27.39 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,540 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,120 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,110 |
| Shreveport, LA | $37,020 |
| Lafayette, LA | $35,890 |
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $18.26 ($37,990 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $37,990 against $38,630 nationally, 2% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $35,890, so Alexandria pays 6% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for switchboard operator pay?
71 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,980 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.