Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina earn a median of $80,060 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,250; the top 10% earn over $98,940. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in North Carolina
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in North Carolina?
The median is $80,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,250 and the top 10% earn over $98,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 42 (−17% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.