How much does a switchboard operator make in El Paso?
$27,510a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $13.23 an hour or $2,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.23
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,590Median: $27,510Highest 10%: $40,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,590 | $9.90 | |
| 25th | $22,560 | $10.85 | |
| Median | $27,510 | $13.23 | |
| 75th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $40,830 | $19.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Austin, TX | $36,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,390 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in El Paso, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $13.23 ($27,510 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $27,510 against $38,630 nationally, 29% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,620, so El Paso pays 18% less.
Where does El Paso rank for switchboard operator pay?
142 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,830 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.