How much does a telephone operator make in North Carolina?
$40,360a year
Median yearly pay for telephone operators in North Carolina. That is $19.40 an hour or $3,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.40
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,330Median: $40,360Highest 10%: $47,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| 25th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| 75th | $43,380 | $20.86 | |
| 90th | $47,750 | $22.96 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telephone operators.
| 7. Virginia | $42,350 |
| 8. New Jersey | $41,960 |
| 9. Texas | $41,250 |
| 10. North Carolina | $40,360 |
| 11. Michigan | $37,550 |
| 12. Oklahoma | $37,320 |
| 13. Florida | $37,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telephone operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $19.40 ($40,360 a year).
Do telephone operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $40,360 against $41,740 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for telephone operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 10 of 16 states.
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.