Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service pay in Texas
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Texas earn an average of $33,810 a year. That is $8,490 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $42,300. The best-paying metro area is Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $38,850.
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Average pay for switchboard operators, including answering service by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,300 | $20.34 |
| Texas | $33,810 | $16.26 |
| New Mexico | $39,790 | $19.13 |
| Oklahoma | $35,660 | $17.15 |
| Louisiana | $35,390 | $17.02 |
| Arkansas | $35,360 | $17.00 |
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- Customer Service Representatives$43,220
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Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do switchboard operators, including answering service make in Texas?
The average is $33,810 a year, and the median is $33,620. That is $8,490 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $42,300.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$16.26 an hour on average; the median is $16.16.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($38,850), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($34,790). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($28,360).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #44 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.