How much does a switchboard operator make in Denver?
$44,980a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $44,980Highest 10%: $46,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| Median | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $46,920 | $22.56 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $39,650 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $79,120 |
| Desktop Publisher | $77,740 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $68,620 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $68,020 |
| Meter Reader | $67,090 |
| Production | $65,080 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $64,760 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,570 |
| Financial Clerk | $61,090 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $60,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.63 ($44,980 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $44,980 against $38,630 nationally, 16% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $43,720, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for switchboard operator pay?
21 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,920 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.