Pump Operators Salary in North Carolina
Pump Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $45,890 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,700; the top 10% earn over $59,760. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$80,060 median in North Carolina
- Gas Plant Operators$81,460 median in North Carolina
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$40,090 median in North Carolina
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$44,910 median in North Carolina
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$60,780 median in North Carolina
- Biomass Plant Technicians$108,300 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Pump Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do pump operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $45,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,700 and the top 10% earn over $59,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 37 (−26% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.