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Pump Operators in North Carolina
Considering a career as a Pump Operator in North Carolina?
-20%
Jobs Projection
10
Job Openings
- Employment for Pump Operators in North Carolina is expected to decrease.
How Many Pump Operators Work in North Carolina?
There were 40 Pump Operators employed in this state in 2017.
Job Projections for North Carolina
Jobs for Pump Operators in this state are declining at a rate of 20.0% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.4%.

North Carolina Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 40 jobs for North Carolina Pump Operators in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 13,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Pump Operators Make in North Carolina?
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.76 an hour.
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Top States for Pump Operators Employment
The table below shows the states where most Pump Operators work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 2,790 | $41,200 |
Louisiana | 2,120 | $48,300 |
California | 680 | $54,040 |
North Dakota | 560 | $44,100 |
Pennsylvania | 440 | $44,620 |
Oklahoma | 410 | $39,510 |
Colorado | 410 | $39,010 |
Florida | 360 | $42,740 |
New Jersey | 360 | $44,860 |
Illinois | 190 | $41,140 |
Alaska | 180 | $54,030 |
Missouri | 160 | $33,280 |
New Hampshire | 160 | $48,640 |
Georgia | 130 | $39,870 |
Oregon | 120 | $37,830 |
Ohio | 120 | $38,820 |
West Virginia | 110 | $49,410 |
Montana | 110 | $53,580 |
Arizona | 110 | $43,940 |
Wyoming | 110 | $0 |
Below are the states where Pump Operators get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Indiana | $55,460 |
California | $54,040 |
Alaska | $54,030 |
Montana | $53,580 |
Utah | $53,160 |
Alabama | $52,170 |
Minnesota | $49,930 |
West Virginia | $49,410 |
New Hampshire | $48,640 |
Louisiana | $48,300 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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