Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Idaho

$16,657 $54,056
10th pct Median: $31,428 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$16,657
25th Percentile$22,628
50th (Median)$31,428
75th Percentile$43,371
90th (Top Earners)$54,056
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Idaho median salary of $31,428 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $31,025 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Idaho's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.3) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-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 Idaho?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Idaho earn a median annual salary of $31,428 per year ($15.11/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Idaho a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Idaho pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Idaho is near the national average (COL index: 101.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Idaho?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $31,428 salary in Idaho has the purchasing power of approximately $31,025 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Idaho reduce real purchasing power.
How does Idaho 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 Idaho

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Neurologists $266,040
5 Surgeons, All Other $265,068
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
7 Psychiatrists $224,818
8 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Idaho

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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