Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $35,060 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,810
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $35,060
    75th
    $39,610
    90th
    $43,810

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,860
    Customer Service Representatives $36,980
    Office Clerks, General $40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Maryland is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Maryland is 8.6% 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 Maryland?

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