How much does a switchboard operator make in Boston?
$45,760a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $45,760Highest 10%: $58,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $39,940 | $19.20 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| 90th | $58,120 | $27.94 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Worcester, MA | $44,050 |
| Providence, RI | $38,370 |
| Springfield, MA | $38,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $45,760 against $38,630 nationally, 18% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $43,790, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for switchboard operator pay?
19 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,120 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.