Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

# 778 overall · better than 10.6% of other jobs
3.8
High Risk
0% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Forgivability
4/5
Automatability
4/5
Technical Feasibility
4/5
Economic Incentive
5/5
Physical Requirements
Given the routine nature of the tasks, strong economic incentives, and high technical feasibility, switchboard operators face a high risk of job displacement by AI. However, some human interaction might still be necessary, moderating the score slightly.

Median Salary: $36,750

Traits: 57

26/100Consequence_of_Error
100/100Contact_With_Others
58/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
7/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
85/100Deal_With_External_Customers
19/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
84/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
33/100Degree_of_Automation
21/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
90/100Electronic_Mail
27/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
17/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
0/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
2/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
0/100Exposed_to_High_Places
3/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
7/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
12/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
90/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
68/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
65/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
87/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
62/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
73/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
65/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
6/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
1/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
83/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
6/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
70/100Letters_and_Memos
36/100Level_of_Competition
8/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
1/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
2/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
69/100Physical_Proximity
15/100Public_Speaking
39/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
43/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
39/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
22/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
0/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
8/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
65/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
67/100Spend_Time_Sitting
34/100Spend_Time_Standing
48/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
30/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
64/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
100/100Telephone
56/100Time_Pressure
2/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
2/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
0/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
4/100Work_Schedules
84/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

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    0.0% of Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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