How much does a switchboard operator make in Pennsylvania?
$36,890a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Pennsylvania. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,270Median: $36,890Highest 10%: $46,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,270 | $10.71 | |
| 25th | $28,890 | $13.89 | |
| Median | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $41,760 | $20.08 | |
| 90th | $46,590 | $22.40 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $42,900 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $41,360 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,910 |
| Lancaster, PA | $39,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,410 |
| Scranton, PA | $34,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 29. Michigan | $37,390 |
| 30. Missouri | $37,130 |
| 31. Maryland | $37,080 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $36,890 |
| 33. Indiana | $36,860 |
| 34. Virginia | $36,730 |
| 35. Ohio | $36,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.74 ($36,890 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,890 against $38,630 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for switchboard operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays switchboard operators the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $42,900 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.