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How much does a switchboard operator make in Lincoln?

$36,830a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,069 a month.

Hourly
$17.71
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
92 of 142
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,370Median: $36,830Highest 10%: $44,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,370$15.56
25th$32,370$15.56
Median$36,830$17.71
75th$39,370$18.93
90th$44,980$21.63

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Omaha, NE$38,300
Switchboard Operator salary in Nebraska Switchboard Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,410
Brokerage Clerk$65,350
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,590
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,280
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,120
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Postal Service Clerk$57,430
Dispatcher$57,120
Production$57,000
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $17.71 ($36,830 a year).

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

No: $36,830 against $38,630 nationally, 5% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $37,570, so Lincoln pays 2% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for switchboard operator pay?

92 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,980 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.