How much does a switchboard operator make in Kentucky?
$37,590a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Kentucky. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,550Median: $37,590Highest 10%: $44,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,550 | $14.69 | |
| 25th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $41,370 | $19.89 | |
| 90th | $44,390 | $21.34 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $39,020 |
| Lexington, KY | $38,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 23. Idaho | $38,000 |
| 24. New Mexico | $37,710 |
| 25. Alaska | $37,690 |
| 26. Kentucky | $37,590 |
| 27. Nebraska | $37,570 |
| 28. West Virginia | $37,430 |
| 29. Michigan | $37,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.07 ($37,590 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,590 against $38,630 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for switchboard operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 26 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays switchboard operators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $39,020 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.