How much does a switchboard operator make in Madison?
$40,630a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $19.53 an hour or $3,386 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.53
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,080Median: $40,630Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| 75th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $51,950 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $42,190 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $19.53 ($40,630 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $40,630 against $38,630 nationally, 5% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $40,030, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for switchboard operator pay?
45 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,630 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.