Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,560 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $23,860
90th percentile $38,780
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,860
    25th
    $31,830
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $38,410
    90th
    $38,780

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,320
    Customer Service Representatives$37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 4.7% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $23,860 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,830.