Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $31,750 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.27
10th percentile $19,910
90th percentile $46,650
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,910
    25th
    $22,280
    50th (median)
    $31,750
    75th
    $37,180
    90th
    $46,650

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$32,850
    Office Clerks, General$28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$47,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$36,760
    Customer Service Representatives$33,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Central Louisiana is $15.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Central Louisiana is 17.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $19,910 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,280.