Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,040 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $26,990
90th percentile $38,560
Employed locally 40
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,990
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $36,860
    90th
    $38,560

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,380
    Customer Service Representatives $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Kansas is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Kansas is 21.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $26,990 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.