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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service, Medical Assistants
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$45,760$50,740Higher
Hourly median$22.00/hr$24.39/hr
Middle half of workers earn$39,940 – $48,180$47,950 – $59,160
Jobs in Greater Boston54010,750Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34−27.7%+9.0%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year802,190Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure77Higher44ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialSome
Programs near Boston06More

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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