The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Rochester, NY is $37,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,070.
Pay spans roughly $35,170 at the 10th percentile to $45,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.80 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Rochester, NY.
| Median (annual) | $37,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.80 |
| 10th percentile | $35,170 |
| 90th percentile | $45,720 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.