Telephone Operators Salary in North Carolina
Telephone Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $40,360 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($41,740)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,330; the top 10% earn over $47,750. Nationally the range is $31,510 to $62,950.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,440 median in North Carolina
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38,520 median in North Carolina
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- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,790 median in North Carolina
- Office Clerks, General$41,770 median in North Carolina
- File Clerks$43,260 median in North Carolina
Telephone Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do telephone operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $40,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,330 and the top 10% earn over $47,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for telephone operators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 16 (−3% vs. the national median of $41,740). Living costs are not included.