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What is a noc operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average noc operator salary is $44,605. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an computer science major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a noc operator. Noc operators with a Security 5 Certification certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreNOC OperatorUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $44,605

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%

Asian 9.30%

Black or African American 9.16%

Hispanic or Latino 12.84%

Unknown 5.11%

White 63.27%

Gender

female 13.69%

male 86.31%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Noc operator career paths

Key steps to become a noc operator

  1. Explore noc operator education requirements

    Most common noc operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.8 %

    Associate

    42.5 %

    Diploma

    4.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific noc operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Escalate11.47%
    Remedy6.92%
    Network Operations6.82%
    Switches6.14%
    Trouble Tickets5.64%
  3. Complete relevant noc operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New noc operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a noc operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real noc operator resumes.
  4. Research noc operator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage core-network including all Cisco infrastructure elements including firewalls and perimeter routers.
    • Create trouble tickets via remedy.
    • Call in trouble tickets to the help desk thru remedy.
    • Work in the VOIP NOC performing troubleshooting, problem analysis and isolation of network events.
  5. Apply for noc operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a noc operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average noc operator salary

The average noc operator salary in the United States is $44,605 per year or $21 per hour. Noc operator salaries range between $29,000 and $68,000 per year.

Average noc operator salary
$44,605 Yearly
$21.44 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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