Career Outlook for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

Also known as:  PBX Operator, Private Branch Exchange Operator, Telephone Answering Service Operator, Telephone Switchboard Operator
The overall job outlook for Switchboard Operator careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 33.03 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 5.51 percent per year. Demand for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service is expected to go up, with an expected 100 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 0.01 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in the following states
California 17,520
Texas 11,100
New York 10,160
Illinois 7,310
Florida 6,500
Pennsylvania 6,250
North Carolina 4,770
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
South Dakota 60
Guam 70
Virgin Islands 120
Wyoming 160
Alaska 250
Delaware 310
Vermont 320