How much does a switchboard operator make in Illinois?
$42,660a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Illinois. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,450Median: $42,660Highest 10%: $55,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| 90th | $55,180 | $26.53 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $44,540 |
| Rockford, IL | $39,660 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,450 |
| Bloomington, IL | $38,480 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,380 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 8. Massachusetts | $43,790 |
| 9. Colorado | $43,720 |
| 10. Maine | $43,350 |
| 11. Illinois | $42,660 |
| 12. Vermont | $42,630 |
| 13. New Jersey | $40,430 |
| 14. Arizona | $40,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $42,660 against $38,630 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for switchboard operator pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays switchboard operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $44,540 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.