How much does a switchboard operator make in Seattle?
$50,470a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $24.26 an hour or $4,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.26
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,040Median: $50,470Highest 10%: $63,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| Median | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 75th | $57,650 | $27.72 | |
| 90th | $63,420 | $30.49 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Spokane, WA | $46,160 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $24.26 ($50,470 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $50,470 against $38,630 nationally, 31% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $47,800, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for switchboard operator pay?
8 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,420 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.