Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Missouri
Ranked #30 of 46 · MO
10.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,980 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,130
Employment 640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,380P25 $34,820 Median $37,130P75 $39,460P90 $45,570
About 80% of switchboard operators, including answering services in Missouri earn between $32,380 and $45,570. 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 Missouri is $37,980, about 10.2% below the U.S. average ($42,300). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $41,470 | $41,070 | 200 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,530 | $36,030 | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,870 | $38,830 | 310 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,020 | $36,730 | 40 |
| Columbia, MO | $34,060 | $37,300 | 40 |
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