How much does a switchboard operator make in Tennessee?
$35,550a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Tennessee. That is $17.09 an hour or $2,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.09
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,020Median: $35,550Highest 10%: $46,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,020 | $12.99 | |
| 25th | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| Median | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 75th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 90th | $46,700 | $22.45 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,050 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,770 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $34,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 36. Montana | $36,270 |
| 37. Delaware | $35,980 |
| 38. Louisiana | $35,890 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,550 |
| 40. Florida | $35,410 |
| 41. Arkansas | $35,290 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $35,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.09 ($35,550 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $35,550 against $38,630 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for switchboard operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays switchboard operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,050 a year.
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.