How much does a switchboard operator make in Buffalo?
$41,330a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $19.87 an hour or $3,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.87
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $41,330Highest 10%: $52,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $41,330 | $19.87 | |
| 75th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 90th | $52,370 | $25.18 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| New York, NY | $47,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,510 |
| Albany, NY | $39,630 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $19.87 ($41,330 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $41,330 against $38,630 nationally, 7% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,330, so Buffalo pays 9% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for switchboard operator pay?
42 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,370 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.