Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $29,850 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.35
10th percentile $26,240
90th percentile $43,880
Employed locally 40
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,240
    25th
    $27,580
    50th (median)
    $29,850
    75th
    $38,370
    90th
    $43,880

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $33,970
    Customer Service Representatives $35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,470
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,480
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in East Tennessee is $14.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in East Tennessee is 22.2% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $26,240 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,580.