How much does a switchboard operator make in Louisville?
$39,020a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $39,020Highest 10%: $45,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $45,260 | $21.76 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Lexington, KY | $38,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $18.76 ($39,020 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $39,020 against $38,630 nationally, 1% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $37,590, so Louisville pays 4% more.
Where does Louisville rank for switchboard operator pay?
59 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,260 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.