How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in North Carolina?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in North Carolina. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $59,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $59,770 | $28.74 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,020 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $50,630 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,900 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,530 |
| Burlington, NC | $48,160 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,080 |
| Greensboro, NC | $47,880 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $47,110 |
| Asheville, NC | $46,550 |
| Greenville, NC | $46,490 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $46,090 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $45,670 |
| Hickory, NC | $43,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 37. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 38. Montana | $47,640 |
| 39. Missouri | $46,990 |
| 40. North Carolina | $46,550 |
| 41. Tennessee | $46,390 |
| 42. Kentucky | $45,670 |
| 43. Kansas | $45,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $46,550 against $53,040 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $52,020 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.