Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,870 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.88
10th percentile $25,200
90th percentile $37,690
Employed locally 40
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,200
    25th
    $28,100
    50th (median)
    $28,870
    75th
    $31,830
    90th
    $37,690

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,280
    Customer Service Representatives$37,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,340
    Office Clerks, General$28,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$52,380
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Northeast Alabama is $13.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Northeast Alabama is 24.8% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $25,200 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,100.