How much does a switchboard operator make in Rhode Island?
$39,850a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Rhode Island. That is $19.16 an hour or $3,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.16
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $39,850Highest 10%: $55,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 75th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 90th | $55,440 | $26.65 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $38,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 13. New Jersey | $40,430 |
| 14. Arizona | $40,380 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $40,030 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $39,850 |
| 17. Georgia | $39,490 |
| 18. Kansas | $38,760 |
| 19. North Carolina | $38,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $19.16 ($39,850 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $39,850 against $38,630 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for switchboard operator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 16 of 46 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays switchboard operators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $38,370 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.