Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #2 of 46 · DC

32.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,040 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $54,700
Employment 230

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,140P25 $47,510 Median $54,700P75 $61,580P90 $63,420

About 80% of switchboard operators, including answering services in District of Columbia earn between $47,140 and $63,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$56,040
U.S. average
$42,300

The mean switchboard operators, including answering service salary in District of Columbia is $56,040, about 32.5% above the U.S. average ($42,300). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,750 $46,910 580

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