Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $59,810 +55.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $37,620
90th percentile $65,590
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,620
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $59,810
    75th
    $65,590
    90th
    $65,590

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary vs area income 63% Median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,220
    Modesto, CA $61,760
    Urban Honolulu, HI $61,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,500
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $58,750
    Hawaii $57,220

    Nearby metros — Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $44,990
    Madison, WI $42,900
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $42,340
    Maine $42,090

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,680
    Customer Service Representatives $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,780
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Barnstable Town, MA is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.48 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries?

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 55.9% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $37,620 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.