Industries with Fastest Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary Growth
These industries raised Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
12
Industries with Growth
+81.0%
Highest Growth
+28.4%
Average Growth
5
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 12 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $61,900 | $112,050 | +$50,150 | +81.0% |
| 2 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $72,930 | $101,010 | +$28,080 | +38.5% |
| 3 | Truck Transportation | $53,840 | $73,890 | +$20,050 | +37.2% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $78,990 | $104,000 | +$25,010 | +31.7% |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation | $73,880 | $94,790 | +$20,910 | +28.3% |
| 6 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $79,650 | $101,420 | +$21,770 | +27.3% |
| 7 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $71,900 | $91,020 | +$19,120 | +26.6% |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $78,260 | $94,240 | +$15,980 | +20.4% |
| 9 | Support Activities for Mining | $58,230 | $67,980 | +$9,750 | +16.7% |
| 10 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $72,570 | $83,580 | +$11,010 | +15.2% |
| 11 | Chemical Manufacturing | $87,150 | $95,020 | +$7,870 | +9.0% |
| 12 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $87,150 | $95,020 | +$7,870 | +9.0% |
5 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warehousing and Storage | $71,150 | $50,520 | -$20,630 | -29.0% |
| 2 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $71,930 | $54,650 | -$17,280 | -24.0% |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $78,910 | $63,460 | -$15,450 | -19.6% |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $72,070 | $59,950 | -$12,120 | -16.8% |
| 5 | Utilities | $71,400 | $60,570 | -$10,830 | -15.2% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.