📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Switchboard Operator Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Low Demand

Average
$32,566
per year
Median
$30,666
per year
Hourly
$15.66
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$24,206
25th Percentile — Junior$28,766
50th Percentile — Median$30,666
75th Percentile — Senior$39,026
90th Percentile — Top Earners$42,197
💡 Top-earning Switchboard Operators in Texas make up to $42,197 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$31.0k
2021
$31.3k
2022
$31.6k
2023
$31.9k
2024
$32.2k
2025
$32.6k
2026
📈 Switchboard Operator salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 1.0% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Switchboard Operator Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $31,589 -3.0% Low
San Antonio $29,309 -10.0% Low
Dallas $32,240 -1.0% Low
Austin $35,171 +8.0% Low
Fort Worth $31,263 -4.0% Low
El Paso $26,704 -18.0% Low
Arlington $31,589 -3.0% Low
Corpus Christi $28,332 -13.0% Low
Plano $33,217 +2.0% Low
Laredo $26,053 -20.0% Low
Lubbock $26,704 -18.0% Low
Garland $30,938 -5.0% Low
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Switchboard Operator Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Switchboard Operators. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $32,566 per year, Texas's Switchboard Operator salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $24,206–$28,766, while experienced Switchboard Operators can command $39,026–$42,197.

Looking ahead, the Switchboard Operator profession in Texas is projected to grow at 1.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Switchboard Operator salary in Texas is $32,566 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $34,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Switchboard Operators the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Switchboard Operator employment.
  • At $32,566/year, Texas Switchboard Operator salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $34,280/year.