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How much does a switchboard operator make in Omaha?

$38,300a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,192 a month.

Hourly
$18.41
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
66 of 142
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,890Median: $38,300Highest 10%: $46,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,890$17.25
25th$37,000$17.79
Median$38,300$18.41
75th$42,040$20.21
90th$46,790$22.50

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Lincoln, NE$36,830
Switchboard Operator salary in Nebraska Switchboard Operator salary in all states

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Cargo and Freight Agent$62,240
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Clerk$61,310
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $18.41 ($38,300 a year).

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

No: $38,300 against $38,630 nationally, 1% less.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $37,570, so Omaha pays 2% more.

Where does Omaha rank for switchboard operator pay?

66 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,790 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.