District of Columbia

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$56,040
+31.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.94
 
10th Percentile
$47,140
Entry level
90th Percentile
$63,420
Senior level
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Salary Range

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Services in District of Columbia earn between $47,140 and $63,420, with a mean of $56,040. The national average for this role is $42,506.

$56,040 mean
10th Percentile$47,14090th Percentile$63,420

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$56,040
National Average$42,506
Hawaii$57,030
California$54,360
New York$49,950
Minnesota$48,220
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.