How much does a switchboard operator make in Ohio?
$36,350a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Ohio. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,800Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $44,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 25th | $33,230 | $15.98 | |
| Median | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 90th | $44,100 | $21.20 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $39,870 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | $37,460 |
| Akron, OH | $36,350 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 32. Pennsylvania | $36,890 |
| 33. Indiana | $36,860 |
| 34. Virginia | $36,730 |
| 35. Ohio | $36,350 |
| 36. Montana | $36,270 |
| 37. Delaware | $35,980 |
| 38. Louisiana | $35,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $36,350 against $38,630 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for switchboard operator pay?
Ohio ranks 35 of 46 states.
Which city in Ohio pays switchboard operators the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $39,870 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.