Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Utah

$17,952 $58,260
10th pct Median: $33,872 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$17,952
25th Percentile$24,388
50th (Median)$33,872
75th Percentile$46,743
90th (Top Earners)$58,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Utah median salary of $33,872 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $31,421 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Utah's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.8) 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 Utah?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Utah earn a median annual salary of $33,872 per year ($16.28/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Utah a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Utah pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Utah is higher average (COL index: 107.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Utah?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $33,872 salary in Utah has the purchasing power of approximately $31,421 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Utah reduce real purchasing power.
How does Utah 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 Utah

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $263,724
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Utah

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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