How much does a switchboard operator make in Wisconsin?
$40,030a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in Wisconsin. That is $19.25 an hour or $3,336 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.25
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,040Median: $40,030Highest 10%: $57,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 75th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 90th | $57,420 | $27.61 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $51,950 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $42,190 |
| Madison, WI | $40,630 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 12. Vermont | $42,630 |
| 13. New Jersey | $40,430 |
| 14. Arizona | $40,380 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $40,030 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $39,850 |
| 17. Georgia | $39,490 |
| 18. Kansas | $38,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $19.25 ($40,030 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $40,030 against $38,630 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for switchboard operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays switchboard operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $51,950 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.