Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in South Carolina earn a median of $58,160 a year, −40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −40% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,880; the top 10% earn over $96,140. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in South Carolina
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in South Carolina?
The median is $58,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,880 and the top 10% earn over $96,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 42 (−40% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.