SOC 43-2011 · May 2025 · United States
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service across the United States is $38,630 per year, measured over 34,280 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $59,860.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Pay for this occupation varies by 96.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $59,860 and Mississippi pays $30,520.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $59,860 | 410 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $54,700 | 230 | |
| 3 | California | $48,840 | 6,680 | |
| 4 | Washington | $47,800 | 430 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $47,430 | 200 | |
| 6 | New York | $45,330 | 1,760 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $44,210 | 100 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $43,790 | 830 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $43,720 | 320 | |
| 10 | Maine | $43,350 | 100 |
States with the most Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,680 | $48,840 | |
| 2 | Texas | 3,640 | $33,620 | |
| 3 | Florida | 3,090 | $35,410 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,760 | $45,330 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,350 | $36,890 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 1,240 | $42,660 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 990 | $36,350 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 830 | $43,790 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 780 | $39,490 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 690 | $38,520 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $79,260 | 440 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $63,190 | 240 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $61,780 | 700 |
| 4 | Kahului | $60,420 | 70 |
| 5 | Stockton | $59,360 | 170 |
| 6 | Barnstable Town | $57,030 | 40 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $51,950 | 110 |
| 8 | Seattle | $50,470 | 190 |
| 9 | Oxnard | $49,840 | 60 |
| 10 | Napa | $49,460 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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