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Jobs paying $20+ an hour in North Carolina

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

North Carolina's minimum wage is up to $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). North Carolina minimum wage

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Medical Laboratory Technician

Veterans Health AdministrationGarner, North CarolinaUSD 52,693–68,502 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceBridgeport, Alabama · Fort Payne, Alabama · Gulf Breeze, Florida +34USD 21–34 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

OPERATIONAL TEST MANAGER

U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)Fort Bragg, North CarolinaUSD 111,147–144,493 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceGulf Breeze, Florida · Jacksonville, Florida · Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia +13USD 25–34 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 74,678–121,371 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 6 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHASeymour Johnson AFB, North CarolinaUSD 42,538–55,300 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Department of War Education ActivityCamp Lejeune, North CarolinaUSD 27–31 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration)

U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)Fort Bragg, North CarolinaUSD 77,983–101,383 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

COOK

Air Combat CommandSeymour Johnson AFB, North CarolinaUSD 20–20 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Human Resources Specialist (Military)

U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)Fort Bragg, North CarolinaUSD 64,453–83,794 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Emergency Management Specialist

Veterans Health AdministrationPhoenix, Arizona · Denver, Colorado · Durham, North Carolina +4USD 76,463–118,204 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast GuardWilmington, North CarolinaUSD 89,508–116,362 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast GuardWilmington, North CarolinaUSD 89,508–116,362 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)Fort Carson, Colorado · Eglin AFB, Florida · Fort Campbell, Kentucky +2USD 106,437–155,521 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist)

Veterans Health AdministrationDurham, North CarolinaUSD 42,538–61,643 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Technician)

Veterans Health AdministrationSalisbury, North CarolinaUSD 41,644–60,347 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Physician (Staff Urologist)

Veterans Health AdministrationAsheville, North CarolinaUSD 250,000–350,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Dental Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Bragg, North CarolinaUSD 42,538–55,300 per year (as published by the source)

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✓ Checked 7 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 3 days

Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Engineering Technician - Design

Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, North CarolinaUSD 64,453–83,794 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Electrician

Joint ActivitiesFort Bragg, North CarolinaUSD 27–38 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.