The salary statistics and trend of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare switchboard operator, including answering service salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $44,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) switchboard operators, including answering service is $44,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent switchboard operators, including answering service is $21,250.
The average salaries of switchboard operators, including answering service in eleven industries within the wholesale trade sector are shown in Table 3. It is noted that with a salary of $26,600, the miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers industry is the lowest paying industry for switchboard operators, including answering service within the sector of wholesale trade. For salary information of switchboard operators, including answering service in a specific industry, use the links in the table.