How much does a switchboard operator make in Milwaukee?
$42,190a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $20.28 an hour or $3,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.28
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,490Median: $42,190Highest 10%: $66,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| Median | $42,190 | $20.28 | |
| 75th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 90th | $66,090 | $31.77 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $51,950 |
| Madison, WI | $40,630 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,110 |
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How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $20.28 ($42,190 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $42,190 against $38,630 nationally, 9% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $40,030, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for switchboard operator pay?
37 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,090 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.