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Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Texas
Ranked #44 of 46 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of switchboard operators, including answering services in Texas earn between $24,140 and $44,100. 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 Texas is $33,810, about 20.1% below the U.S. average ($42,300). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,630 | $41,750 | 40 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,550 | $38,850 | 250 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $35,390 | $34,030 | 1,200 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,330 | $34,790 | 740 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $33,620 | $33,500 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $33,320 | $34,710 | 290 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $32,170 | $30,500 | 40 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $30,360 | $36,340 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do switchboard operators, including answering service make in Texas?
The median switchboard operators, including answering service salary in Texas is $33,620 per year (mean $33,810), and about 80% earn between $24,140 and $44,100.
How much do switchboard operators, including answering service make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $33,810 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for switchboard operators, including answering service?
Texas ranks #44 of 46 states for switchboard operators, including answering service pay. Its mean salary of $33,810 is about 20.1% below the U.S. average of $42,300.
Which metro areas in Texas pay switchboard operators, including answering service the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for switchboard operators, including answering service are Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($37,630), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($36,550), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($35,390), by median annual wage.
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