Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $34,180 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.43
10th percentile $32,270
90th percentile $44,190
Employed locally 50
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,270
    25th
    $32,660
    50th (median)
    $34,180
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $44,190

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,110
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Southern Ohio is $16.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Southern Ohio is 10.9% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $32,270 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,660.