How much does a switchboard operator make in Massachusetts?
$43,790a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Massachusetts. That is $21.05 an hour or $3,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.05
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $43,790Highest 10%: $57,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| Median | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| 75th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 90th | $57,980 | $27.88 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $57,030 |
| Boston, MA | $45,760 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,050 |
| Providence, RI | $38,370 |
| Springfield, MA | $38,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 5. Minnesota | $47,430 |
| 6. New York | $45,330 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $44,210 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $43,790 |
| 9. Colorado | $43,720 |
| 10. Maine | $43,350 |
| 11. Illinois | $42,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $21.05 ($43,790 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $43,790 against $38,630 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for switchboard operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 46 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays switchboard operators the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $57,030 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.