How much does a switchboard operator make in Detroit?
$37,470a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $18.01 an hour or $3,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.01
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,420Median: $37,470Highest 10%: $47,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,420 | $14.14 | |
| 25th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 75th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 90th | $47,720 | $22.94 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $18.01 ($37,470 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $37,470 against $38,630 nationally, 3% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $37,390, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for switchboard operator pay?
82 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,720 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.