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How much does a switchboard operator make in Stockton?

$59,360a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,947 a month.

Hourly
$28.54
Vs. national median
+54%
Rank among cities
5 of 142
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $59,360Highest 10%: $78,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,290$16.97
25th$37,600$18.08
Median$59,360$28.54
75th$78,130$37.56
90th$78,130$37.56

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

San Jose, CA$79,260
San Francisco, CA$61,780
Oxnard, CA$49,840
Napa, CA$49,460
Salinas, CA$48,840
Sacramento, CA$47,380
Santa Rosa, CA$46,330
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 Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator$80,690
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$79,200
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,100
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,610
Court$63,240
Eligibility Interviewer$62,300
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,230
Interviewer$60,760
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,100
Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $28.54 ($59,360 a year).

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

Yes: $59,360 against $38,630 nationally, 54% more.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,840, so Stockton pays 22% more.

Where does Stockton rank for switchboard operator pay?

5 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,130 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.