How much does a switchboard operator make in Syracuse?
$44,510a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.40
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $44,510Highest 10%: $47,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| New York, NY | $47,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,550 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,330 |
| Albany, NY | $39,630 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $21.40 ($44,510 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $44,510 against $38,630 nationally, 15% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,330, so Syracuse pays 2% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for switchboard operator pay?
26 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,960 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.