Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Illinois
Ranked #10 of 46 · IL
2.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,410 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $42,660
Employment 1,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,450P25 $38,330 Median $42,660P75 $46,150P90 $55,180
About 80% of switchboard operators, including answering services in Illinois earn between $34,450 and $55,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean switchboard operators, including answering service salary in Illinois is $43,410, about 2.6% above the U.S. average ($42,300). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,540 | $45,230 | 860 |
| Rockford, IL | $39,660 | $40,290 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,450 | $39,820 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,490 | $38,780 | 40 |
| Bloomington, IL | $38,480 | $37,800 | 30 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,380 | $39,960 | 40 |
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