Occupation ยท SOC 43-2011
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of switchboard operators, including answering service can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 35,730 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $38,370 ($18.45 an hour).
US employment
35,730
Median annual wage
$38,370
Mean annual wage
$42,130
Median hourly wage
$18.45
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Hawaii$57,220
- District of Columbia$55,140
- California$49,460
- Oregon$49,440
- Minnesota$48,280
Top 5 after cost of living
- Hawaii$52,040
- District of Columbia$50,170
- Minnesota$48,960
- Oregon$47,830
- California$44,670
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $43,630 | $5,260 (+13.7%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 | $4,460 (+11.6%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,880 | $10,510 (+27.4%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $46,290 | $7,920 (+20.6%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,640 | $6,270 (+16.3%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $35,890 (+93.5%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California7,170
- 2. Florida2,940
- 3. Texas2,860
- 4. New York2,070
- 5. Illinois1,830
- 6. Pennsylvania1,240
- 7. Massachusetts1,010
- 8. Missouri880
- 9. Louisiana870
- 10. Tennessee870
States that pay the most
- 1. Hawaii$57,220
- 2. District of Columbia$55,140
- 3. California$49,460
- 4. Oregon$49,440
- 5. Minnesota$48,280
- 6. Washington$46,470
- 7. New York$45,030
- 8. Colorado$42,740
- 9. Maine$42,090
- 10. Montana$41,880
Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Customer Service RepresentativesTeleworkable
- Office Clerks, GeneralTeleworkable
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveTeleworkable
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersTeleworkable
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksTeleworkable
- Receptionists and Information ClerksOn-site
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOn-site
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsTeleworkable
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