Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service OEWS Estimate for Clark County
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA estimate used for Clark County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
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The middle half of annual wages runs from $47,520 to $57,310 in 2024, a span of $9,790.
The area median is $3,220 (6.9%) above Washington's $46,470 median for this occupation in 2024.
This context describes the full Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA labor market, which includes Clark County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $41,860 | $20.13 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,520 | $22.85 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $49,690 | $23.89 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,310 | $27.55 |
| 90th Percentile | $59,150 | $28.44 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Clark County, WA?
The 2024 BLS OEWS median for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $49,690. That published area includes Clark County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Clark County?
No. BLS estimates 240 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service jobs across the full Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Clark County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Clark County?
The 2024 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $59,150. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
Other County Views for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
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About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area, which includes Clark County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.