Switchboard Operators (Including Answering Service)

Top 3 Switchboard Operator Jobs

  • Entry Level Management - Ramos Agencies - Dallas,TX

    At the Ramos Agencies, we proudly represent one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial services industry, specializing in the worksite benefits market. We are on a mission to build and develop the next generation of leaders as we expand...

  • Work-From-Home Product Beta Tester - $45 per hour - Great Lion - Dallas,TX

    Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies. We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of between $25/hr. and $45/hr., depending on the...

  • Customer Service Rep - Work From Home, 24/7 Scheduling - Teladoc - Dallas,TX

    Title: Work From Home Customer Service Representatives - Teladoc Status: Remote, W-9 (Independent Contractor) Become a Customer Service Representative, work from home,...

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What Switchboard operators Do

Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record messages.


Switchboard operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 59,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $30,150

Job Outlook for Switchboard operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -13,600
  • Growth rate: -23 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Switchboard operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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