Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Jobs Pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$20.02
37.4%Below national average
Range: $19.07 – $20.98
Average Annual Pay
$41,649
37.4%Below national average
Range: $39,666 – $43,632
How much do Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$17.02/hr
Range: $16.21 – $17.83
Annual Rate
$35,402
Range: $33,716 – $37,087
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.02/hr
Range: $19.07 – $20.98
Annual Rate
$41,649
Range: $39,666 – $43,632
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.02/hr
Range: $21.93 – $24.13
Annual Rate
$47,896
Range: $45,616 – $50,177
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service job description
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
Responsibilities
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
Skills
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods
