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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,890
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.8% vs 2024
$46,260
Mean Salary
$45,890
Median Salary
$22.06
Hourly Rate
180 people work as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $45,890 per year ($3,824/month).
This is 24.8% below the national average of $61,022.
North Carolina ranks #36 out of 37 states for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers pay.
Approximately 180 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 5.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.44
Mechanical
3.28
English Language
3.28
Mathematics
3.03
Administration and Management
2.97
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(8.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina
Salaries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina range from $37,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,760 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,390 and $47,220.
Median $45,890
P10: $37,700P25: $40,390P75: $47,220P90: $59,760
10th
$37,700
25th
$40,390
Median
$45,890
75th
$47,220
90th
$59,760
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,700
$18.12
$3,141
25th Percentile
$40,390
$19.42
$3,365
Median (50th)
$45,890
$22.06
$3,824
75th Percentile
$47,220
$22.70
$3,935
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,760
$28.73
$4,980
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,260 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
North Carolina ranks #36 of 37 states
$61,022
National avg. for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina is $45,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,260.
What is the salary range for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina?
Salaries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina range from $37,700 at the 10th percentile to $59,760 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,390 and $47,220.
What is the starting salary for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina?
Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers positions in North Carolina typically start around $37,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 180 people are employed as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina is approximately $22.06 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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