SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · United States
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers across the United States is $96,710 per year, measured over 33,160 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $124,530.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Pay for this occupation varies by 118.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $124,530 and Connecticut pays $56,880.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $124,530 | 370 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | $106,640 | 3,490 | |
| 3 | Utah | $105,980 | 600 | |
| 4 | Ohio | $105,150 | 800 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $104,540 | 420 | |
| 6 | Washington | $103,620 | 930 | |
| 7 | California | $103,250 | 3,360 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $102,890 | 1,070 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $101,910 | 550 | |
| 10 | Kansas | $101,880 | 950 |
States with the most Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10,510 | $84,100 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 3,490 | $106,640 | |
| 3 | California | 3,360 | $103,250 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 1,390 | $95,140 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,070 | $102,890 | |
| 6 | Kansas | 950 | $101,880 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | 950 | $93,130 | |
| 8 | Washington | 930 | $103,620 | |
| 9 | Mississippi | 860 | $75,180 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 820 | $83,870 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $117,660 | 870 |
| 2 | Chicago | $111,370 | 620 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | $109,390 | 120 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $108,420 | 660 |
| 5 | Toledo | $107,520 | 320 |
| 6 | New Orleans | $107,490 | 1,560 |
| 7 | Wichita | $107,260 | 370 |
| 8 | Tulsa | $107,170 | 570 |
| 9 | Ogden | $105,980 | 430 |
| 10 | Bellingham | $105,640 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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