Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,110 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $57,100
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $37,110
    75th
    $38,700
    90th
    $57,100

    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
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,810
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,500
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $58,750

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,390
    Customer Service Representatives $39,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,470
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Central Indiana is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries?

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Central Indiana is 3.3% below 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.