How much does a switchboard operator make in Florida?
$35,410a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Florida. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,410Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $43,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,410 | $14.14 | |
| 25th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| Median | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 90th | $43,360 | $20.85 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Orlando, FL | $36,830 |
| North Port, FL | $36,770 |
| Lakeland, FL | $36,570 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,490 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,830 |
| Tampa, FL | $35,830 |
| Pensacola, FL | $35,820 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $35,290 |
| Ocala, FL | $35,100 |
| Miami, FL | $35,080 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 37. Delaware | $35,980 |
| 38. Louisiana | $35,890 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,550 |
| 40. Florida | $35,410 |
| 41. Arkansas | $35,290 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $35,280 |
| 43. South Carolina | $34,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $35,410 against $38,630 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Florida rank for switchboard operator pay?
Florida ranks 40 of 46 states.
Which city in Florida pays switchboard operators the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median of $36,830 a year.
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.