The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in North Carolina is $43,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,590.
Pay spans roughly $35,960 at the 10th percentile to $51,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.86 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $43,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.86 |
| 10th percentile | $35,960 |
| 90th percentile | $51,410 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.