Switchboard Operators Salary in California
Also called: Switchboard Operators
Switchboard Operators in California earn a median of $48,840 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($38,630)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,380; the top 10% earn over $79,260. Nationally the range is $29,990 to $59,470.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Telephone Operators$57,170 median in California
- Office Clerks, General$48,460 median in California
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,100 median in California
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,400 median in California
- Word Processors and Typists$56,380 median in California
- Cashiers$37,100 median in California
Switchboard Operators pay in California
How much do switchboard operators make in California?
The median is $48,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,380 and the top 10% earn over $79,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for switchboard operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 46 (+26% vs. the national median of $38,630). Living costs are not included.