How much does a switchboard operator make in California?
$48,840a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in California. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $48,840Highest 10%: $79,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| 90th | $79,260 | $38.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $79,260 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,780 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,360 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,840 |
| Napa, CA | $49,460 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,380 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,330 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,870 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $44,680 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,590 |
| Visalia, CA | $44,330 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,320 |
| Merced, CA | $44,190 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,130 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $42,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 1. Hawaii | $59,860 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $54,700 |
| 3. California | $48,840 |
| 4. Washington | $47,800 |
| 5. Minnesota | $47,430 |
| 6. New York | $45,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.48 ($48,840 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $48,840 against $38,630 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for switchboard operator pay?
California ranks 3 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays switchboard operators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $79,260 a year.
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.