Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #43 of 46 · TN
16.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,310 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,550
Employment 680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,020P25 $30,150 Median $35,550P75 $38,870P90 $46,700
About 80% of switchboard operators, including answering services in Tennessee earn between $27,020 and $46,700. 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 Tennessee is $35,310, about 16.5% below the U.S. average ($42,300). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $37,050 | $38,330 | 240 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35,780 | $34,570 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $35,770 | $35,710 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,360 | $34,510 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $34,940 | $37,030 | 110 |
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