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How much does a switchboard operator make in Nashville?

$37,050a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $17.81 an hour or $3,088 a month.

Hourly
$17.81
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
87 of 142
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,900Median: $37,050Highest 10%: $46,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,900$13.89
25th$34,940$16.80
Median$37,050$17.81
75th$41,320$19.87
90th$46,920$22.56

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Knoxville, TN$35,360
Memphis, TN$34,940
Switchboard Operator salary in Tennessee Switchboard Operator salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,060
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Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,010
Production$56,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,960
Postal Service Mail Sorter$55,660
Information and Record Clerk$52,420
Bookkeeping$50,810
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $17.81 ($37,050 a year).

Do switchboard operators make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $37,050 against $38,630 nationally, 4% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $35,550, so Nashville pays 4% more.

Where does Nashville rank for switchboard operator pay?

87 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,920 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.