How much does a dispatcher make in North Carolina?
$48,230a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in North Carolina. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.19
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,930Median: $48,230Highest 10%: $71,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 25th | $41,390 | $19.90 | |
| Median | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 75th | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 90th | $71,010 | $34.14 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $50,520 |
| Durham, NC | $50,350 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,420 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,310 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,120 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,310 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,160 |
| Greenville, NC | $47,380 |
| Hickory, NC | $46,890 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,390 |
| Wilmington, NC | $46,270 |
| Burlington, NC | $45,760 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $45,680 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $45,440 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $44,740 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $42,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 32. Georgia | $49,180 |
| 33. Alabama | $48,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $48,690 |
| 35. North Carolina | $48,230 |
| 36. Connecticut | $47,960 |
| 37. Nevada | $47,920 |
| 38. Arizona | $47,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.19 ($48,230 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $48,230 against $50,340 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for dispatcher pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays dispatchers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $50,520 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.