Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $42,340 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $53,560
Employed locally 30
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $42,340
    75th
    $42,640
    90th
    $53,560

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Southwest Maine is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in Southwest Maine is 10.3% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.