How much does a switchboard operator make in Indianapolis?
$37,980a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $18.26 an hour or $3,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.26
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,230Median: $37,980Highest 10%: $70,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,230 | $13.57 | |
| 25th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 75th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 90th | $70,070 | $33.69 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Chicago, IL | $44,540 |
| Louisville, KY | $39,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $18.26 ($37,980 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $37,980 against $38,630 nationally, 2% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $36,860, so Indianapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for switchboard operator pay?
73 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,070 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.