Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Maine

$17,212 $55,859
10th pct Median: $32,476 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$17,212
25th Percentile$23,383
50th (Median)$32,476
75th Percentile$44,817
90th (Top Earners)$55,859
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Maine median salary of $32,476 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $29,179 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Maine's higher cost of living (COL index: 111.3) 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 Maine?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Maine earn a median annual salary of $32,476 per year ($15.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Maine a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Maine pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Maine is higher average (COL index: 111.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Maine?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 111.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $32,476 salary in Maine has the purchasing power of approximately $29,179 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Maine reduce real purchasing power.
How does Maine 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 Maine

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Maine

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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