How much does a switchboard operator make in Columbus?
$35,170a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $16.91 an hour or $2,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.91
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,780Median: $35,170Highest 10%: $46,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $33,450 | $16.08 | |
| Median | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 75th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $46,130 | $22.18 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Dayton, OH | $39,870 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | $37,460 |
| Akron, OH | $36,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $16.91 ($35,170 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $35,170 against $38,630 nationally, 9% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,350, so Columbus pays 3% less.
Where does Columbus rank for switchboard operator pay?
113 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,130 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.