Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Georgia

$17,212 $55,859
10th pct Median: $32,476 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$17,212
25th Percentile$23,383
50th (Median)$32,476
75th Percentile$44,817
90th (Top Earners)$55,859
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Georgia median salary of $32,476 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $34,549 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Georgia's lower cost of living (COL index: 94) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service make in Georgia?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Georgia earn a median annual salary of $32,476 per year ($15.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Georgia a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Georgia pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Georgia is lower average (COL index: 94).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Georgia?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $32,476 salary in Georgia has the purchasing power of approximately $34,549 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Georgia increase real purchasing power.
How does Georgia compare to neighboring states for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Georgia

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Georgia

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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