Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Connecticut

$21,839 $70,874
10th pct Median: $41,206 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,839
25th Percentile$29,668
50th (Median)$41,206
75th Percentile$56,864
90th (Top Earners)$70,874
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Connecticut median salary of $41,206 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $32,268 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Connecticut's higher cost of living (COL index: 127.7) 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 Connecticut?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Connecticut earn a median annual salary of $41,206 per year ($19.81/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $34,920.
Is Connecticut a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Connecticut pays above the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Connecticut is higher average (COL index: 127.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Connecticut?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 127.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $41,206 salary in Connecticut has the purchasing power of approximately $32,268 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Connecticut reduce real purchasing power.
How does Connecticut 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 Connecticut

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $391,996
2 Radiologists $365,706
3 Surgeons, All Other $347,534
4 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $320,818
5 Psychiatrists $294,762
6 Physicians, Pathologists $287,826
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $287,141
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $282,256
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Connecticut

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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