How much does a switchboard operator make in Birmingham?
$33,690a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $16.20 an hour or $2,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.20
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,370Median: $33,690Highest 10%: $38,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| 25th | $32,600 | $15.67 | |
| Median | $33,690 | $16.20 | |
| 75th | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| 90th | $38,590 | $18.55 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Huntsville, AL | $34,300 |
| Montgomery, AL | $32,130 |
| Mobile, AL | $30,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $16.20 ($33,690 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $33,690 against $38,630 nationally, 13% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $32,210, so Birmingham pays 5% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for switchboard operator pay?
124 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,590 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.