The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Johnson City, TN is $29,540 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,040.
Pay spans roughly $25,380 at the 10th percentile to $33,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.20 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Johnson City, TN.
| Median (annual) | $29,540 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.20 |
| 10th percentile | $25,380 |
| 90th percentile | $33,480 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.