How much does a switchboard operator make in Cincinnati?
$37,690a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,590Median: $37,690Highest 10%: $43,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $33,550 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 90th | $43,770 | $21.04 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Dayton, OH | $39,870 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cleveland, OH | $37,460 |
| Akron, OH | $36,350 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $18.12 ($37,690 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $37,690 against $38,630 nationally, 2% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,350, so Cincinnati pays 4% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for switchboard operator pay?
79 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,770 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.