Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $39,500 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.99
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $45,990
Employed locally 80
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $39,500
    75th
    $44,980
    90th
    $45,990

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,660
    Customer Service Representatives $45,100
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,010
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Southern Vermont is $18.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Southern Vermont is 2.9% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.