SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — South Carolina
South Carolina
The median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in South Carolina is $58,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $96,710 — a gap of 39.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in South Carolina is $58,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $96,710 — a gap of 39.9%. Pay ranges from under $24,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,870 to $79,070.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 40th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 330th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,880 | −74.3% |
| 25th | $39,870 | −58.8% |
| Median (50th) | $58,160 | −39.9% |
| 75th | $79,070 | −18.2% |
| 90th | $96,140 | −0.6% |
| Mean | $61,830 | −36.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $58,160 goes as far as $62,070 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,070US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,160 a year, 39.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,880 to $96,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $58,160, or $27.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,710, so pay in South Carolina is 39.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $96,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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