SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Nevada
Nevada
At $62,420, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, 35.5% beneath the national figure of $96,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,420, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, 35.5% beneath the national figure of $96,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $56,370 and $78,560. The lowest tenth earn under $50,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,560.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 37th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 307th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,110 | −48.2% |
| 25th | $56,370 | −41.7% |
| Median (50th) | $62,420 | −35.5% |
| 75th | $78,560 | −18.8% |
| 90th | $78,560 | −18.8% |
| Mean | $66,960 | −30.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $62,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$62,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,420US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,420 a year, 35.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,110 to $78,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $62,420, or $30.01 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 Nevada is 35.5% lower. 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 Nevada earns more than $78,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,110 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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