How much does a switchboard operator make in Harrisburg?
$41,360a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,940Median: $41,360Highest 10%: $44,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| 25th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| 90th | $44,710 | $21.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Harrisburg?
The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $19.88 ($41,360 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Harrisburg than the national average?
Yes: $41,360 against $38,630 nationally, 7% more.
How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $36,890, so Harrisburg pays 12% more.
Where does Harrisburg rank for switchboard operator pay?
41 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,710 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.