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How much does a switchboard operator make in Hartford?

$43,500a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $20.91 an hour or $3,625 a month.

Hourly
$20.91
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
33 of 142
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,720Median: $43,500Highest 10%: $52,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,720$16.69
25th$34,790$16.73
Median$43,500$20.91
75th$49,710$23.90
90th$52,250$25.12

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

New Haven, CT$37,650
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Meter Reader$67,130
Brokerage Clerk$66,990
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,570
Cargo and Freight Agent$62,830
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$62,400
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $20.91 ($43,500 a year).

Do switchboard operators make more in Hartford than the national average?

Yes: $43,500 against $38,630 nationally, 13% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $38,380, so Hartford pays 13% more.

Where does Hartford rank for switchboard operator pay?

33 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,250 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.