How much does a switchboard operator make in Lexington?
$38,150a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $18.34 an hour or $3,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.34
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $38,150Highest 10%: $43,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 75th | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $43,730 | $21.02 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Louisville, KY | $39,020 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $18.34 ($38,150 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $38,150 against $38,630 nationally, 1% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $37,590, so Lexington pays 1% more.
Where does Lexington rank for switchboard operator pay?
68 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,730 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.