Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$49,460
National Median
$38,370
Employment
7,170
Entry Level (10th)
$36,290
Top Earners (90th)
$79,730
How California Compares
California pays $11,090 more than the national median for switchboard operators, including answering services.
There are 0.397 switchboard operators, including answering service jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.71).
Other States for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $57,220 | 370 |
| District of Columbia | $55,140 | 200 |
| Oregon | $49,440 | 360 |
| Minnesota | $48,280 | 340 |
| Washington | $46,470 | 360 |
| New York | $45,030 | 2,070 |
| Colorado | $42,740 | 490 |
| Maine | $42,090 | 110 |
| Montana | $41,880 | 40 |
| Utah | $41,290 | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $40,860 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $40,730 | 1,010 |
| Illinois | $40,230 | 1,830 |
| Wisconsin | $39,910 | 480 |
| Maryland | $39,750 | 530 |
| Vermont | $39,500 | 110 |
| Arizona | $39,030 | 560 |
| Rhode Island | $38,350 | 140 |
| Georgia | $38,080 | 680 |
| Michigan | $38,070 | 430 |