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Job outlook for switchboard operators in the United States
Switchboard operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected switchboard operator job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 4,300 new jobs for switchboard operators are projected over the next decade.
Switchboard operator salaries have increased 12% for switchboard operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 33,400 switchboard operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 39,152 active switchboard operator job openings in the US.
The average switchboard operator salary is $31,281.
Are switchboard operator jobs in demand?
Yes, switchboard operator jobs are in demand. Switchboard operator demand is projected to grow 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Switchboard operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of switchboard operator jobs and the average switchboard operator salary over time.
Switchboard operator jobs over time
Switchboard operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,400 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 40,452 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 45,950 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 48,303 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 54,207 | 0.02% |
Average switchboard operator salary over time
Switchboard operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,281 | $15.04 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $30,465 | $14.65 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $29,280 | $14.08 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $28,564 | $13.73 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $27,897 | $13.41 | +2.2% |
Switchboard operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of switchboard operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where switchboard operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for switchboard operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,197 | 17% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 111 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 910 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 163 | 15% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 106 | 14% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 869 | 10% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 95 | 7% |
| 8 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 556 | 3% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 87 | 3% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 113 | 2% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 104 | 2% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 72 | 2% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 68 | 2% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 58 | 2% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 56 | 2% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 29 | 2% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 24 | 2% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 24 | 2% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 23 | 2% |
Most common cities for switchboard operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hobart | 1 | 4% | $28,047 |
| 2 | Huntley | 1 | 4% | $30,968 |
| 3 | Brockton | 3 | 3% | $32,154 |
| 4 | Portland | 2 | 3% | $36,535 |
| 5 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $36,245 |
| 6 | Goshen | 1 | 3% | $28,222 |
| 7 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $26,355 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 1 | 2% | $32,449 |
| 9 | Saint Paul | 4 | 1% | $37,229 |
| 10 | Bolingbrook | 1 | 1% | $30,670 |
| 11 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $26,496 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $26,529 |
| 13 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $40,457 |
| 14 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $30,707 |