Switchboard Operator, Including Answering Service Salary in the Industry of Department Stores

The salary statistics and trend of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of department stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare switchboard operator, including answering service salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$22,300
25th Percentile Wage
$25,620
50th Percentile Wage
$27,880
75th Percentile Wage
$30,170
90th Percentile Wage
$31,920

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of department stores. 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 $31,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent switchboard operators, including answering service is $22,300.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$27,880
9.94% 6.49%
2015
$25,110
-3.31% -
2014
$25,940
5.94% -
2013
$24,400
-6.84% -
2012
$26,070
- -

Table 3. Compare Switchboard Operator, Including Answering Service Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of switchboard operators, including answering service in 19 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of switchboard operators, including answering service in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$30,520
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$30,240
Clothing Stores
$29,100
Home Furnishings Stores
$28,770
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$28,060
Department Stores
$27,880
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
$27,800
General Merchandise Stores
$26,590
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
$25,560
Other General Merchandise Stores
$23,520
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$22,620
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$20,800
Grocery Stores
$19,090
Used Merchandise Stores
$19,030
Gasoline Stations
$18,740
Gasoline Stations
$18,740
Health and Personal Care Stores
$18,670
Health and Personal Care Stores
$18,670
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
$18,450

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