SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Casper
Casper, WY
At $99,500, median pay for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Casper, WY tracks the national median of $96,710 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $99,500, median pay for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Casper, WY tracks the national median of $96,710 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,170 and $104,360. The lowest tenth earn under $57,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $105,080.
Employment stands at 120, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 192 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,720 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $80,170 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $99,500 | +2.9% |
| 75th | $104,360 | +7.9% |
| 90th | $105,080 | +8.7% |
| Mean | $90,210 | −6.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Casper run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $99,500 goes as far as $107,335 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,335US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,500 a year, 2.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,720 to $105,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Casper, WY?
The median annual wage is $99,500, or $47.84 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 Casper, WY is 2.9% higher. 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 Casper, WY earns more than $105,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,720 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 120 jobs in this occupation in Casper, WY. 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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