Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Oklahoma

$16,101 $52,254
10th pct Median: $30,380 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$16,101
25th Percentile$21,874
50th (Median)$30,380
75th Percentile$41,924
90th (Top Earners)$52,254
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Oklahoma median salary of $30,380 for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service has the purchasing power of approximately $33,606 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Oklahoma's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.4) 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 Oklahoma?
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Oklahoma earn a median annual salary of $30,380 per year ($14.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $34,920.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service?
Oklahoma pays slightly below the national average for switchboard operators, including answering service. Cost of living in Oklahoma is lower average (COL index: 90.4).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Oklahoma?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.4 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $30,380 salary in Oklahoma has the purchasing power of approximately $33,606 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Oklahoma increase real purchasing power.
How does Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $289,014
2 Radiologists $269,630
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $266,411
4 Neurologists $257,172
5 Surgeons, All Other $256,232
6 Psychiatrists $217,324
7 Physicians, Pathologists $212,210
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $211,706
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Oklahoma

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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