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How much does a switchboard operator make in Santa Rosa?

$46,330a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.

Hourly
$22.27
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
15 of 142
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,070Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $74,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,070$18.30
25th$45,920$22.08
Median$46,330$22.27
75th$59,240$28.48
90th$74,280$35.71

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

San Jose, CA$79,260
San Francisco, CA$61,780
Stockton, CA$59,360
Oxnard, CA$49,840
Napa, CA$49,460
Salinas, CA$48,840
Sacramento, CA$47,380
San Diego, CA$46,080
Los Angeles, CA$45,870
Santa Maria, CA$44,680
Fresno, CA$44,590
Modesto, CA$44,320
Merced, CA$44,190
Riverside, CA$44,130
Bakersfield, CA$42,710
Switchboard Operator salary in California Switchboard Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Rosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$92,240
Public Safety Telecommunicator$81,990
Eligibility Interviewer$80,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$68,870
Court$63,720
Production$63,070
Information and Record Clerk$62,080
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,880
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
Salaries for every job in Santa Rosa, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Santa Rosa?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).

Do switchboard operators make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?

Yes: $46,330 against $38,630 nationally, 20% more.

How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,840, so Santa Rosa pays 5% less.

Where does Santa Rosa rank for switchboard operator pay?

15 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Santa Rosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,280 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.