The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Pennsylvania is $37,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,110.
Pay spans roughly $26,650 at the 10th percentile to $44,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.23 per hour. An estimated 1,240 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $37,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.23 |
| 10th percentile | $26,650 |
| 90th percentile | $44,620 |
| Employment | 1,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.