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How much does a switchboard operator make in Springfield?

$39,450a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $18.97 an hour or $3,288 a month.

Hourly
$18.97
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
56 of 142
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $39,450Highest 10%: $46,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,130$15.45
25th$38,300$18.41
Median$39,450$18.97
75th$40,240$19.35
90th$46,410$22.31

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Chicago, IL$44,540
St. Louis, MO$37,870
Switchboard Operator salary in Illinois Switchboard Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$73,510
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,250
Postal Service Clerk$61,050
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,680
Eligibility Interviewer$57,590
Public Safety Telecommunicator$57,390
Dispatcher$54,900
Bookkeeping$50,780
Salaries for every job in Springfield, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $18.97 ($39,450 a year).

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

Yes: $39,450 against $38,630 nationally, 2% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $42,660, so Springfield pays 8% less.

Where does Springfield rank for switchboard operator pay?

56 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,410 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.