Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Arkansas

$15,546 $50,453
10th pct Median: $29,333 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$15,546
25th Percentile$21,120
50th (Median)$29,333
75th Percentile$40,480
90th (Top Earners)$50,453
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arkansas median salary of $29,333 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $33,257 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arkansas's lower cost of living (COL index: 88.2) 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 Arkansas?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Arkansas earn a median annual salary of $29,333 per year ($14.10/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Arkansas a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Arkansas pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Arkansas is lower average (COL index: 88.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Arkansas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 88.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $29,333 salary in Arkansas has the purchasing power of approximately $33,257 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Arkansas increase real purchasing power.
How does Arkansas 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 Arkansas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $279,048
2 Radiologists $260,333
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $257,225
4 Neurologists $248,304
5 Surgeons, All Other $247,397
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $228,379
7 Psychiatrists $209,830
8 Physicians, Pathologists $204,893
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Arkansas

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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