How much does a switchboard operator make in Michigan?
$37,390a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Michigan. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.98
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $37,390Highest 10%: $47,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| 75th | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| 90th | $47,200 | $22.69 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $37,470 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 26. Kentucky | $37,590 |
| 27. Nebraska | $37,570 |
| 28. West Virginia | $37,430 |
| 29. Michigan | $37,390 |
| 30. Missouri | $37,130 |
| 31. Maryland | $37,080 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $36,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.98 ($37,390 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $37,390 against $38,630 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for switchboard operator pay?
Michigan ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in Michigan pays switchboard operators the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $37,470 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.