Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,930 -9% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $48,950
Employed locally 50
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,930
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $48,950

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,210
    Office Clerks, General $36,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,920
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Eastern New Mexico is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.22 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries?

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Eastern New Mexico is 9% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.