Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $39,020 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $32,080
90th percentile $49,280
Employed locally 60
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,080
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $39,020
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $49,280

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,090
    Customer Service Representatives$38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in East Central Illinois is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in East Central Illinois is 1.7% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $32,080 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.