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Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service vs. Office Clerks, General: Salary Comparison (2026)

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Services earn a median salary of $38,370/year, while Office Clerks, Generals earn $43,630/year - a difference of $5,260. Office Clerks, Generals earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Office Clerks, General
Median salary
$38,370
$43,630
Hourly rate
$18.45/hr
$20.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$29,820
$29,120
Senior level (90th %)
$60,940
$63,840
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
35,730
2,510,550
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
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