Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,810 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.29
10th percentile $25,030
90th percentile $40,440
Employed locally 60
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,030
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $31,810
    75th
    $34,860
    90th
    $40,440

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Southwest Louisiana is $15.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Southwest Louisiana is 17.1% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $25,030 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.