The median annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Washington is $46,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,070.
Pay spans roughly $37,020 at the 10th percentile to $54,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.34 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as switchboard operators, including answering service in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $46,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.34 |
| 10th percentile | $37,020 |
| 90th percentile | $54,970 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.