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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.1% vs 2024
$81,520
Mean Salary
$80,060
Median Salary
$38.49
Hourly Rate
130 people work as Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $80,060 per year ($6,671/month).
This is 5.7% below the national average of $84,923.
North Carolina ranks #26 out of 42 states for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay.
Approximately 130 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 11.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Speaking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.61
Public Safety and Security
3.58
Mechanical
3.55
Administration and Management
3.52
Mathematics
3.22
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(97.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina
Salaries for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina range from $60,250 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $65,780 and $95,200.
Median $80,060
P10: $60,250P25: $65,780P75: $95,200P90: $98,940
10th
$60,250
25th
$65,780
Median
$80,060
75th
$95,200
90th
$98,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$60,250
$28.97
$5,020
25th Percentile
$65,780
$31.62
$5,481
Median (50th)
$80,060
$38.49
$6,671
75th Percentile
$95,200
$45.77
$7,933
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,940
$47.57
$8,245
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
North Carolina ranks #26 of 42 states
$84,923
National avg. for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina is $80,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,520.
What is the salary range for a Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina?
Salaries for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina range from $60,250 at the 10th percentile to $98,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $65,780 and $95,200.
What is the starting salary for a Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina?
Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers positions in North Carolina typically start around $60,250 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $65,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 130 people are employed as Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina is approximately $38.49 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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