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Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Full switchboard operators, including answering service overview →U.S. mean $42,300 · median $38,630
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #1 | $57,030 | $59,860 | $27 | +34.8% | $42,720–$67,270 |
| District of Columbia | #2 | $56,040 | $54,700 | $27 | +32.5% | $47,140–$63,420 |
| California | #3 | $54,360 | $48,840 | $26 | +28.5% | $37,380–$79,260 |
| New York | #4 | $49,950 | $45,330 | $24 | +18.1% | $36,970–$72,500 |