How much does a switchboard operator make in Pittsburgh?
$39,910a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $19.19 an hour or $3,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.19
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,930Median: $39,910Highest 10%: $45,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,930 | $12.95 | |
| 25th | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 75th | $41,270 | $19.84 | |
| 90th | $45,640 | $21.94 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Harrisburg, PA | $41,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $19.19 ($39,910 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $39,910 against $38,630 nationally, 3% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $36,890, so Pittsburgh pays 8% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for switchboard operator pay?
49 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,640 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.