How much does a switchboard operator make in Baltimore?
$36,260a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.43 an hour or $3,022 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.43
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,990Median: $36,260Highest 10%: $48,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 75th | $38,760 | $18.63 | |
| 90th | $48,440 | $23.29 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Washington, DC | $45,750 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.43 ($36,260 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $36,260 against $38,630 nationally, 6% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $37,080, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for switchboard operator pay?
100 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,440 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.