How much does a switchboard operator make in Dallas?
$35,390a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.01
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,200Median: $35,390Highest 10%: $40,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,200 | $13.08 | |
| 25th | $30,120 | $14.48 | |
| Median | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| 75th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 90th | $40,660 | $19.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Austin, TX | $36,550 |
| Houston, TX | $34,330 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,320 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,570 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,180 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,510 |
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How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $17.01 ($35,390 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $35,390 against $38,630 nationally, 8% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,620, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for switchboard operator pay?
110 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,660 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.