SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin
At $71,450, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $96,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,450, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $96,710. Pay ranges from under $64,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $103,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,580 to $99,530.
Wisconsin ranks number 32nd out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 257th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,560 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $66,580 | −31.2% |
| Median (50th) | $71,450 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $99,530 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $103,060 | +6.6% |
| Mean | $80,510 | −16.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $71,450 goes as far as $75,930 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,930US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,450 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,560 to $103,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 32nd of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $71,450, or $34.35 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 Wisconsin is 26.1% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $103,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,560 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.
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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