Switchboard Operators in Hawaii
Considering a career as a Switchboard Operator in Hawaii?
While jobs for Switchboard Operators in Hawaii are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Switchboard Operators in Hawaii is expected to decrease.
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Switchboard Operators in Hawaii earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Switchboard Operators Work in Hawaii?
There were approximately 470 workers employed as Switchboard Operators in this state in 2018.
There were 640 Switchboard Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 170 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 925 Switchboard Operators working in it, which means Hawaii has fewer Switchboard Operators than average.
Job Projections for Hawaii
Jobs for Switchboard Operators in this state are declining at a rate of 23.8% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -19.8%.
Hawaii Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 610 jobs for Hawaii Switchboard Operators in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 9,000 annual jobs and 74,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Switchboard Operators Make in Hawaii?
In 2018 wages for Switchboard Operators ranged from $29,480 to $50,690 with $43,100 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.18 to $24.37. The median hourly rate was $20.72.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.26 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.46.
The median salary in Hawaii is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Hawaii Metros for Switchboard Operators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Switchboard Operators.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 320 | $42,130 |
| Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI | 90 | $44,780 |
Top States for Switchboard Operators Employment
The table below shows the states where most Switchboard Operators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10,330 | $33,150 |
| Florida | 4,910 | $26,760 |
| Texas | 4,700 | $25,630 |
| New York | 3,850 | $34,900 |
| Ohio | 3,310 | $27,690 |
| Georgia | 3,240 | $30,340 |
| Illinois | 3,100 | $31,540 |
| Michigan | 2,600 | $30,360 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,210 | $29,170 |
| New Jersey | 2,050 | $29,870 |
| Louisiana | 1,870 | $26,160 |
| North Carolina | 1,800 | $27,860 |
| Massachusetts | 1,600 | $33,760 |
| Nevada | 1,600 | $31,290 |
| South Carolina | 1,590 | $26,220 |
| Tennessee | 1,580 | $27,700 |
| Missouri | 1,560 | $29,120 |
| Maryland | 1,240 | $29,770 |
| Colorado | 1,100 | $29,820 |
| Indiana | 1,090 | $28,420 |
Below are the states where Switchboard Operators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $43,100 |
| District of Columbia | $41,720 |
| Connecticut | $39,220 |
| Oregon | $37,970 |
| New York | $34,900 |
| Minnesota | $34,680 |
| Washington | $34,100 |
| Massachusetts | $33,760 |
| California | $33,150 |
| Alaska | $32,450 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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