How much does a switchboard operator make in St. Louis?
$37,870a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $37,870Highest 10%: $44,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| Median | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 90th | $44,290 | $21.29 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Kansas City, MO | $41,470 |
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How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $18.21 ($37,870 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $37,870 against $38,630 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $37,130, so St. Louis pays 2% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for switchboard operator pay?
75 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,290 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.