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How much does a switchboard operator make in Atlanta?

$39,930a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.20 an hour or $3,328 a month.

Hourly
$19.20
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
48 of 142
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,400Median: $39,930Highest 10%: $48,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,400$16.54
25th$37,580$18.07
Median$39,930$19.20
75th$46,390$22.30
90th$48,060$23.11

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.20 ($39,930 a year).

Do switchboard operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?

Yes: $39,930 against $38,630 nationally, 3% more.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $39,490, so Atlanta pays 1% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for switchboard operator pay?

48 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,060 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.