Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $34,650 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $20,730
90th percentile $45,340
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,730
    25th
    $22,390
    50th (median)
    $34,650
    75th
    $35,880
    90th
    $45,340

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $28,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,730
    Customer Service Representatives $33,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $27,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Northeast Louisiana is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Northeast Louisiana is 9.7% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $20,730 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,390.