The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Carolina is $72,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,400.
Pay spans roughly $49,470 at the 10th percentile to $94,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.66 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $72,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.66 |
| 10th percentile | $49,470 |
| 90th percentile | $94,650 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.