How much does a switchboard operator make in Montana?
$36,270a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Montana. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,960Median: $36,270Highest 10%: $47,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,960 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| 90th | $47,150 | $22.67 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 33. Indiana | $36,860 |
| 34. Virginia | $36,730 |
| 35. Ohio | $36,350 |
| 36. Montana | $36,270 |
| 37. Delaware | $35,980 |
| 38. Louisiana | $35,890 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $17.44 ($36,270 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $36,270 against $38,630 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Montana rank for switchboard operator pay?
Montana ranks 36 of 46 states.
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.