Switchboard Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Switchboard Operators *
U S |
$14.79 | $15.53 | $19.26 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$16.47 | $19.04 | $23.92 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.32 | $17.27 | $19.26 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$15.27 | $18.69 | $18.69 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.17 | $15.27 | $18.72 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$17.14 | $19.03 | $21.53 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$15.14 | $15.14 | $19.13 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$16.82 | $19.29 | $23.92 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 510 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Switchboard Operators most often work?
- Hospitals
- Administrative and Support Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 437 new Switchboard Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 59,900 | 46,300 | -13,600 | -22.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 647 | 469 | -178 | -27.5% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 43 | 31 | -12 | -27.9% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 22 | 18 | -4 | -18.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 445 | 321 | -124 | -27.9% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.