Switchboard Operators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Switchboard Operators
Switchboard Operators in Illinois earn a median of $42,660 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($38,630)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,450; the top 10% earn over $55,180. Nationally the range is $29,990 to $59,470.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Office Clerks, General$45,730 median in Illinois
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,400 median in Illinois
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,310 median in Illinois
- Word Processors and Typists$45,490 median in Illinois
- Cashiers$34,490 median in Illinois
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,410 median in Illinois
Switchboard Operators pay in Illinois
How much do switchboard operators make in Illinois?
The median is $42,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,450 and the top 10% earn over $55,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for switchboard operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 46 (+10% vs. the national median of $38,630). Living costs are not included.