How much does a switchboard operator make in Baton Rouge?
$38,540a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $18.53 an hour or $3,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,890Median: $38,540Highest 10%: $50,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,890 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| Median | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 75th | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| 90th | $50,950 | $24.50 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Alexandria, LA | $37,990 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,120 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,110 |
| Shreveport, LA | $37,020 |
| Lafayette, LA | $35,890 |
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How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $18.53 ($38,540 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $38,540 against $38,630 nationally, 0% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $35,890, so Baton Rouge pays 7% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for switchboard operator pay?
61 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,950 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.