SOC 43-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service — Beaumont
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $28,850, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service, 25.3% beneath the national figure of $38,630.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $28,850, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service, 25.3% beneath the national figure of $38,630. Pay ranges from under $21,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,060 to $32,440.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $36,550. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 351st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | −43.5% |
| 25th | $22,060 | −42.9% |
| Median (50th) | $28,850 | −25.3% |
| 75th | $32,440 | −16.0% |
| 90th | $36,610 | −5.2% |
| Mean | $28,360 | −26.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $36,550 | 250 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $35,390 | 1,200 | |
| 3 | Houston | $34,330 | 740 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $33,320 | 290 | |
| 5 | McAllen | $32,170 | 40 | |
| 6 | Killeen | $29,570 | 50 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $29,380 | 100 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $29,180 | 70 | |
| 9 | Brownsville | $28,760 | 40 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $27,510 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beaumont run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $28,850 goes as far as $29,712 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,712US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,850 a year, 25.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,840 to $36,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $36,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Beaumont, TX?
The median annual wage is $28,850, or $13.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,630, so pay in Beaumont, TX is 25.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Beaumont, TX earns more than $36,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $36,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Beaumont, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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