The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Pittsburgh, PA is $39,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,830.
Pay spans roughly $26,340 at the 10th percentile to $44,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.10 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $39,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.10 |
| 10th percentile | $26,340 |
| 90th percentile | $44,340 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.