The salary statistics and trend of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare switchboard operator, including answering service salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $33,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of scientific research and development services. 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 $46,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $33,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent switchboard operators, including answering service is $20,810.
The average salaries of switchboard operators, including answering service in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of switchboard operators, including answering service in the industry of scientific research and development services ($33,280) is in the middle range among all industries within the sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. For salary information of switchboard operators, including answering service in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
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| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
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| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Veterinary Services | |