How much does a switchboard operator make in Richmond?

$36,740a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,062 a month.

Hourly: $17.66
Vs. national median: -5%
Rank among cities: 95 of 142
Jobs in the area: 150

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,090Median: $36,740Highest 10%: $41,270

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,090	$15.43
25th	$36,170	$17.39
Median	$36,740	$17.66
75th	$37,400	$17.98
90th	$41,270	$19.84

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Washington, DC	$45,750
Virginia Beach, VA	$36,180

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Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$77,510
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$64,690
Financial Clerk	$63,220
Brokerage Clerk	$61,800
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$61,600
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$61,130
Postal Service Clerk	$61,050
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$60,010
Production	$59,440
Credit Authorizer	$58,330

Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $17.66 ($36,740 a year).

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

No: $36,740 against $38,630 nationally, 5% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $36,730, so Richmond pays 0% more.

Where does Richmond rank for switchboard operator pay?

95 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,270 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.