Best Paying Industries for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
$97,540
National Median Salary
28
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $112,050 | +14.9% | 30 |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $104,000 | +6.6% | 110 |
| 3 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $104,000 | +6.6% | 100 |
| 4 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $101,420 | +4.0% | 20,420 |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $101,010 | +3.6% | 3,560 |
| 6 | Chemical Manufacturing | $95,020 | -2.6% | 790 |
| 7 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $95,020 | -2.6% | 790 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation | $94,790 | -2.8% | 7,330 |
| 9 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $94,240 | -3.4% | 1,590 |
| 10 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $91,950 | -5.7% | 190 |
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