Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Nevada

Switchboard operators, including answering service in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $39,360 a year) and the least in Reno ($38,080), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the switchboard operators, including answering service average at $38,870 and the median at $38,070 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,300.

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$39,360
Reno$38,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$39,360	$38,190	$35,140	$33,806	100
Reno	$38,080	$37,380	$35,130	$32,777	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary in other states

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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