Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Nevada

$18,323 $59,462
10th pct Median: $34,571 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$18,323
25th Percentile$24,891
50th (Median)$34,571
75th Percentile$47,708
90th (Top Earners)$59,462
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Nevada median salary of $34,571 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $32,219 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Nevada's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.3) 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 Nevada?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Nevada earn a median annual salary of $34,571 per year ($16.62/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Nevada a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Nevada pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Nevada is higher average (COL index: 107.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Nevada?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $34,571 salary in Nevada has the purchasing power of approximately $32,219 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Nevada reduce real purchasing power.
How does Nevada 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 Nevada

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $328,878
2 Radiologists $306,821
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $303,158
4 Surgeons, All Other $291,575
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $269,161
6 Psychiatrists $247,300
7 Physicians, Pathologists $241,481
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $240,907
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Nevada

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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