How much does a switchboard operator make in Arizona?
$40,380a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Arizona. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $40,380Highest 10%: $50,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $40,380 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 90th | $50,200 | $24.13 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $40,540 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 11. Illinois | $42,660 |
| 12. Vermont | $42,630 |
| 13. New Jersey | $40,430 |
| 14. Arizona | $40,380 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $40,030 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $39,850 |
| 17. Georgia | $39,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $19.41 ($40,380 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $40,380 against $38,630 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Arizona rank for switchboard operator pay?
Arizona ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in Arizona pays switchboard operators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $40,540 a year.
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.