The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Columbus, OH is $33,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,920.
Pay spans roughly $33,780 at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.24 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $33,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.24 |
| 10th percentile | $33,780 |
| 90th percentile | $40,000 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.