Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Occupation

$97,540
National Median Salary
$46.90
Median Hourly Wage
34,860
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$59,790
$77,970
$97,540
$104,660
$112,920

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+55.2%
10 Year Change
$62,830
2014 Median
$97,540
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $112,050 30
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $104,000 100
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $104,000 110
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $101,420 20,420
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas $101,010 3,560

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Top Paying States for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

State Annual Median Employment
California $107,270 3,640
Alaska $105,380 280
Ohio $104,140 720
Kansas $102,200 1,030
Utah $101,920 660

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Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Chemical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Pipeline Transportation Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Utility System Construction Other Pipeline Transportation