How much does a switchboard operator make in Phoenix?
$40,540a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $19.49 an hour or $3,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.49
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,070Median: $40,540Highest 10%: $50,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| Median | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| 75th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $50,200 | $24.13 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Tucson, AZ | $37,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $19.49 ($40,540 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $40,540 against $38,630 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $40,380, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for switchboard operator pay?
47 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,200 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.