Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in California
SOC 43-2011 · Office and Administrative Support
6,680Jobs in California
$54,360Mean annual wage
3rd of 46Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 | $20.00 |
| Median (50th) | $48,840 | $23.48 |
| 75th percentile | $65,600 | $31.54 |
| 90th percentile | $79,260 | $38.11 |
| Mean | $54,360 | $26.13 |
Across 46 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($57,030), District of Columbia (not a state) ($56,040), California ($54,360); the lowest are Mississippi ($31,080), Alabama ($32,860), Texas ($33,810). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,680 | $54,360 | $48,840 |
| Arizona | 380 | $41,380 | $40,380 |
| Nevada | 650 | $38,870 | $38,070 |
| Oregon | — | — | — |
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- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
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