Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,400 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $28,700
90th percentile $39,230
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,700
    25th
    $30,260
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $37,420
    90th
    $39,230

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050
    Customer Service Representatives $37,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $50,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Southeast Missouri is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Southeast Missouri is 7.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $28,700 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,260.