Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Pennsylvania
The median pay for a switchboard operators, including answering service in Pennsylvania is $37,930/year ($18.23/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level switchboard operators, including answering services (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary by metro in Pennsylvania
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $43K | +13% | 590 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $40K | +6% | 50 |
| Reading | $40K | +5% | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $40K | +5% | 240 |
| Lancaster | $39K | +2% | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $33K | -12% | 40 |
| Johnstown | $31K | -18% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do switchboard operators, including answering services make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $37,930 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,650, and experienced switchboard operators, including answering services can clear $44,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,613/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 51.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a switchboard operators, including answering service salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median switchboard operators, including answering service salary is worth about $39,939 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do switchboard operators, including answering services get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.