How much does a switchboard operator make in Arkansas?
$35,290a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Arkansas. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,360Median: $35,290Highest 10%: $42,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| 25th | $31,090 | $14.95 | |
| Median | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 90th | $42,870 | $20.61 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Little Rock, AR | $35,650 |
| Memphis, TN | $34,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 38. Louisiana | $35,890 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,550 |
| 40. Florida | $35,410 |
| 41. Arkansas | $35,290 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $35,280 |
| 43. South Carolina | $34,010 |
| 44. Texas | $33,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $16.97 ($35,290 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $35,290 against $38,630 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for switchboard operator pay?
Arkansas ranks 41 of 46 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays switchboard operators the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $35,650 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.