How much does a switchboard operator make in Houston?
$34,330a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,860Median: $34,330Highest 10%: $46,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,860 | $12.43 | |
| 25th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| Median | $34,330 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 90th | $46,130 | $22.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Austin, TX | $36,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,320 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,570 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,180 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.50 ($34,330 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $34,330 against $38,630 nationally, 11% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,620, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for switchboard operator pay?
121 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,130 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.