Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,430 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.96
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $49,390
Employed locally 40
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $39,430
    75th
    $41,800
    90th
    $49,390

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,430
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Northwest Illinois is $18.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Northwest Illinois is 2.8% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.