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How much does a switchboard operator make in Reno?

$37,380a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,115 a month.

Hourly
$17.97
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
84 of 142
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,180Median: $37,380Highest 10%: $45,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,180$15.95
25th$35,130$16.89
Median$37,380$17.97
75th$41,740$20.07
90th$45,340$21.80

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Las Vegas, NV$38,190
Switchboard Operator salary in Nevada Switchboard Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$71,130
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$68,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,660
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,670
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,760
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,720
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Production$56,260
Court$55,440
Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $17.97 ($37,380 a year).

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

No: $37,380 against $38,630 nationally, 3% less.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $38,070, so Reno pays 2% less.

Where does Reno rank for switchboard operator pay?

84 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,340 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.