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Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$42,170
Median Annual
$38,310
Total Workforce
32,140
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $70,350 | 410 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,260 | 870 |
| #3 | Modesto, CA | $58,250 | 60 |
| #4 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $57,940 | 50 |
| #5 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $57,900 | 240 |
| #6 | District of Columbia | $57,210 | 200 |
| #7 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $57,090 | 150 |
| #8 | Hawaii | $56,370 | 370 |
| #9 | California | $54,710 | 7,170 |
| #10 | Barnstable Town, MA | $54,080 | 30 |
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