How much does a switchboard operator make in North Carolina?
$38,520a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in North Carolina. That is $18.52 an hour or $3,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.52
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,510Median: $38,520Highest 10%: $46,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $34,180 | $16.43 | |
| Median | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 75th | $43,420 | $20.88 | |
| 90th | $46,340 | $22.28 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $42,320 |
| Greensboro, NC | $41,130 |
| Asheville, NC | $40,590 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $39,490 |
| Greenville, NC | $37,990 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for switchboard operators.
| 16. Rhode Island | $39,850 |
| 17. Georgia | $39,490 |
| 18. Kansas | $38,760 |
| 19. North Carolina | $38,520 |
| 20. Iowa | $38,400 |
| 21. Connecticut | $38,380 |
| 22. Nevada | $38,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.52 ($38,520 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $38,520 against $38,630 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for switchboard operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 19 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays switchboard operators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $42,320 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.