Switchboard Operator, Including Answering Service Salary in the Industry of Miscellaneous Store Retailers

The salary statistics and trend of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of miscellaneous store retailers 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
$19,430
25th Percentile Wage
$24,540
50th Percentile Wage
$29,350
75th Percentile Wage
$35,980
90th Percentile Wage
$49,160

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of miscellaneous store retailers. 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 $49,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent switchboard operators, including answering service is $19,430.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of Miscellaneous Store Retailers from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$29,350
12.71% 23.37%
2016
$25,620
-2.93% -
2015
$26,370
11.19% -
2014
$23,420
1.11% -
2013
$23,160
2.89% -
2012
$22,490
- -

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 37 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
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$29,350
Clothing Stores
$29,100
Home Furnishings Stores
$28,770
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$28,700
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$28,060
Department Stores
$27,880
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
$27,800
Book Stores and News Dealers
$27,650
General Merchandise Stores
$26,590
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
$25,680
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
$25,560
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
$25,410
Automobile Dealers
$25,400
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$25,250
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$25,250
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$24,800
Furniture Stores
$24,480
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
$24,240
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$24,170
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$23,780
Sporting Goods Stores
$23,700
Other General Merchandise Stores
$23,520
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$22,620
Food and Beverage Stores
$22,150
Food and Beverage Stores
$22,050
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$20,800
Nonstore Retailers
$19,290
Grocery Stores
$19,090
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
$19,050
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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