The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Lancaster, PA is $38,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,660.
Pay spans roughly $28,440 at the 10th percentile to $44,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.68 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Lancaster, PA.
| Median (annual) | $38,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.68 |
| 10th percentile | $28,440 |
| 90th percentile | $44,150 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.