Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Tennessee

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Tennessee

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Tennessee earn a median salary of $31,951 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.7% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 700 switchboard operators, including answering service are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $29,540 to $35,840 depending on location.

$31,951 Avg median salary in Tennessee
$35,840 Highest paying metro
$29,540 Lowest paying metro
700 Employed in Tennessee

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      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries by city in Tennessee

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Nashville, TN $35,840 $31,610 $39,350 340
      Memphis, TN-MS-AR $33,730 $28,350 $37,140 100
      North Central Tennessee $32,640 $28,480 $34,870 40
      Knoxville, TN $31,570 $28,150 $36,500 110
      Chattanooga, TN-GA $30,490 $27,390 $36,780 40
      East Tennessee $29,850 $27,580 $38,370 40
      Johnson City, TN $29,540 $25,820 $30,700 30

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