How much does a switchboard operator make in Colorado?
$43,720a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Colorado. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,490Median: $43,720Highest 10%: $46,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Median | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $46,920 | $22.56 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $44,980 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $39,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 6. New York | $45,330 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $44,210 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $43,790 |
| 9. Colorado | $43,720 |
| 10. Maine | $43,350 |
| 11. Illinois | $42,660 |
| 12. Vermont | $42,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $21.02 ($43,720 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $43,720 against $38,630 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Colorado rank for switchboard operator pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 46 states.
Which city in Colorado pays switchboard operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $44,980 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.