The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Baton Rouge, LA is $36,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,890.
Pay spans roughly $30,370 at the 10th percentile to $48,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.76 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $36,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.76 |
| 10th percentile | $30,370 |
| 90th percentile | $48,410 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.