Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,360 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $44,080
Employed locally 40
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $30,360
    50th (median)
    $30,360
    75th
    $41,480
    90th
    $44,080

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,150
    Office Clerks, General $35,720
    Customer Service Representatives $37,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,290
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Northern New Mexico is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.31 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries?

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Northern New Mexico is 20.9% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,360.