SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — New Hampshire
New Hampshire
At $70,050, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, 27.6% beneath the national figure of $96,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $70,050, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, 27.6% beneath the national figure of $96,710. Pay ranges from under $56,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,510 to $78,000.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. New Hampshire ranks number 33rd out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 631 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 252nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,800 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $61,510 | −36.4% |
| Median (50th) | $70,050 | −27.6% |
| 75th | $78,000 | −19.3% |
| 90th | $82,930 | −14.2% |
| Mean | $70,270 | −27.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $70,050 buys what $67,226 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 30.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,226US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,050 a year, 27.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,800 to $82,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $70,050, or $33.68 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 New Hampshire is 27.6% 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 New Hampshire earns more than $82,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,800 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 New Hampshire. 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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