How much does a switchboard operator make in Providence?
$38,370a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $18.45 an hour or $3,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,730Median: $38,370Highest 10%: $50,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 75th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| 90th | $50,800 | $24.42 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $18.45 ($38,370 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $38,370 against $38,630 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $39,850, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for switchboard operator pay?
65 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,800 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.