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How much does a switchboard operator make in Huntington?

$37,840a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.

Hourly
$18.19
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
76 of 142
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,990Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $46,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,990$14.42
25th$35,580$17.11
Median$37,840$18.19
75th$40,910$19.67
90th$46,080$22.15

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Washington, DC$45,750
Switchboard Operator salary in West Virginia Switchboard Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Huntington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,700
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,250
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,320
Information and Record Clerk$51,630
Production$50,000
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,400
Dispatcher$46,370
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,100
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$45,760
Salaries for every job in Huntington, WV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).

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

No: $37,840 against $38,630 nationally, 2% less.

How does Huntington compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $37,430, so Huntington pays 1% more.

Where does Huntington rank for switchboard operator pay?

76 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,080 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.