How much does a switchboard operator make in Cleveland?
$37,460a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $18.01 an hour or $3,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.01
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,810Median: $37,460Highest 10%: $45,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| 25th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 75th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 90th | $45,170 | $21.72 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Dayton, OH | $39,870 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
| Akron, OH | $36,350 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $18.01 ($37,460 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $37,460 against $38,630 nationally, 3% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,350, so Cleveland pays 3% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for switchboard operator pay?
83 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,170 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.