Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $45,190 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $41,490
    50th (median)
    $45,190
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $53,040

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary vs area income 59% Median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary is 41% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $50,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,690
    California $49,460
    Oregon $49,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,030
    New York $45,030

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    Customer Service Representatives$46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Salem, OR is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Salem, OR is 17.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,490.