How much does a switchboard operator make in Texas?
$33,620a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Texas. That is $16.16 an hour or $2,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.16
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,140Median: $33,620Highest 10%: $44,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,140 | $11.61 | |
| 25th | $29,160 | $14.02 | |
| Median | $33,620 | $16.16 | |
| 75th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 90th | $44,100 | $21.20 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $36,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,390 |
| Houston, TX | $34,330 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,170 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,570 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,180 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,850 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,760 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 41. Arkansas | $35,290 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $35,280 |
| 43. South Carolina | $34,010 |
| 44. Texas | $33,620 |
| 45. Alabama | $32,210 |
| 46. Mississippi | $30,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.16 ($33,620 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $33,620 against $38,630 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for switchboard operator pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays switchboard operators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $36,550 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.