Switchboard Operators (Including Answering Service)

Top 3 Switchboard Operator Jobs

  • Switchboard Operator, Per Diem, Nights - Northwestern Medicine - Huntley, IL

    Description The Switchboard Operator position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and ...

  • Patient Access Representative - Women's Float - FT - Sanford Health - Sioux Falls, SD

    Operates multi-line telephones and depending on location, may serve as a switchboard operator calling codes and paging providers. Based on setting, additional duties may include preparation and ...

  • Customer Service Rep - ContingentCrew - Phoenix, AZ

    Functions as primary relief for the switchboard operator . Qualifications High school diploma; one to three months related experience, and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education ...

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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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