Salary comparison

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

U.S. employment

35,730

2,510,550

Job growth (10-year)

N/A