Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,690 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.72
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $30,630
    50th (median)
    $32,690
    75th
    $39,330
    90th
    $48,200

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,620
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,740
    Customer Service Representatives$41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Southern Indiana is $15.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Southern Indiana is 14.8% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,630.