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Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $114,810 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,750 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,180 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,820 |
| New York, NY | $103,970 |
| Toledo, OH | $103,950 |
| Tulsa, OK | $102,170 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,730 |
| Bellingham, WA | $100,250 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $99,560 |
| Kansas City, MO | $98,500 |
| Ogden, UT | $98,330 |
| Billings, MT | $98,040 |
| Wichita, KS | $97,950 |
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary by state
Alaska pays petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers the most statewide, $129,970 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $129,970 | $124,530 | 370 | 1 | $92,610 | $92,610 |
| California | $104,560 | $103,250 | 3,360 | 7 | $114,810 | $78,620 |
| Minnesota | $103,380 | $101,910 | 550 | 1 | $104,820 | $104,820 |
| New Jersey | $103,240 | $104,540 | 420 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $103,080 | $102,890 | 1,070 | 1 | $100,730 | $100,730 |
| Wyoming | $98,740 | $100,350 | 560 | 1 | $90,210 | $90,210 |
| Kansas | $98,160 | $101,880 | 950 | 1 | $97,950 | $97,950 |
| Washington | $97,810 | $103,620 | 930 | 1 | $100,250 | $100,250 |
| Utah | $96,490 | $105,980 | 600 | 2 | $99,560 | $98,330 |
| Hawaii | $95,490 | $94,900 | 280 | 1 | $95,540 | $95,540 |
| Ohio | $95,470 | $105,150 | 800 | 2 | $103,950 | $92,460 |
| Montana | $94,310 | $98,310 | 550 | 1 | $98,040 | $98,040 |
| Oklahoma | $93,730 | $95,140 | 1,390 | 2 | $102,170 | $83,850 |
| Louisiana | $93,680 | $106,640 | 3,490 | 3 | $97,150 | $81,400 |
| North Dakota | $91,690 | $93,130 | 950 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $88,920 | $96,730 | 170 | 1 | $90,110 | $90,110 |
| Colorado | $88,890 | $93,750 | 120 | 2 | $92,440 | $92,350 |
| Iowa | $87,020 | $90,160 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $86,200 | $88,880 | 70 | 1 | $103,970 | $103,970 |
| West Virginia | $85,280 | $83,910 | 330 | 2 | $82,950 | $82,670 |
| Missouri | $85,070 | $80,960 | 100 | 1 | $98,500 | $98,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,720 | $83,870 | 820 | 2 | $106,750 | $77,960 |
| Texas | $84,350 | $84,100 | 10,510 | 6 | $96,630 | $70,240 |
| Massachusetts | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $84,000 | $84,000 |
| Kentucky | $82,740 | $78,670 | 520 | 1 | $79,980 | $79,980 |
| North Carolina | $81,520 | $80,060 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $81,490 | $84,030 | 180 | 1 | $88,930 | $88,930 |
| Mississippi | $81,220 | $75,180 | 860 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $80,510 | $71,450 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $80,110 | $86,580 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $79,270 | $74,340 | 420 | 1 | $80,980 | $80,980 |
| Maryland | $78,090 | $78,580 | 90 | 1 | $90,300 | $90,300 |
| Indiana | $73,680 | $67,420 | 520 | 1 | $79,000 | $79,000 |
| Maine | $70,950 | $65,150 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $70,520 | $73,510 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $70,270 | $70,050 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $67,850 | $60,070 | 180 | 1 | $75,370 | $75,370 |
| Florida | $67,740 | $63,480 | 170 | 2 | $70,770 | $70,080 |
| Nevada | $66,960 | $62,420 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $65,530 | $58,970 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $65,190 | $56,880 | n/a | 1 | $70,610 | $70,610 |
| Georgia | $62,790 | $57,180 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $61,830 | $58,160 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $48,520 | $44,470 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $114,810 | $117,660 | $55.20 | 870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,940 | $103,250 | $51.42 | 1,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,750 | $105,580 | $51.32 | 590 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,180 | $103,040 | $51.05 | 130 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,820 | $101,910 | $50.39 | 450 |
| New York, NY | $103,970 | $104,540 | $49.99 | 340 |
| Toledo, OH | $103,950 | $107,520 | $49.98 | 320 |
| Tulsa, OK | $102,170 | $107,170 | $49.12 | 570 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,730 | $111,370 | $48.43 | 620 |
| Bellingham, WA | $100,250 | $105,640 | $48.20 | 380 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $99,560 | $109,390 | $47.87 | 120 |
| Kansas City, MO | $98,500 | $98,770 | $47.36 | 80 |
| Ogden, UT | $98,330 | $105,980 | $47.28 | 430 |
| Billings, MT | $98,040 | $103,110 | $47.14 | 380 |
| Wichita, KS | $97,950 | $107,260 | $47.09 | 370 |
| New Orleans, LA | $97,150 | $107,490 | $46.71 | 1,560 |
| Beaumont, TX | $96,630 | $100,660 | $46.46 | 1,480 |
| Honolulu, HI | $95,540 | $94,900 | $45.93 | 270 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $93,550 | $108,420 | $44.98 | 660 |
| Anchorage, AK | $92,610 | $92,930 | $44.52 | 50 |
| Columbus, OH | $92,460 | $93,600 | $44.45 | 30 |
| Greeley, CO | $92,440 | $93,750 | $44.44 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $92,350 | $101,600 | $44.40 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,510 | $97,530 | $43.51 | 240 |
| Baltimore, MD | $90,300 | $86,240 | $43.41 | 40 |
| Casper, WY | $90,210 | $99,500 | $43.37 | 120 |
| Memphis, TN | $90,110 | $96,730 | $43.32 | 120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $89,940 | $85,220 | $43.24 | 30 |
| Detroit, MI | $88,930 | $86,860 | $42.75 | 80 |
| Houston, TX | $84,880 | $84,100 | $40.81 | 5,510 |
| Boston, MA | $84,000 | $79,260 | $40.39 | 30 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $83,850 | $84,750 | $40.31 | 110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $83,690 | $78,630 | $40.24 | 820 |
| Wheeling, WV | $82,950 | $81,090 | $39.88 | 50 |
| Huntington, WV | $82,670 | $78,670 | $39.75 | 420 |
| Shreveport, LA | $81,400 | $82,920 | $39.13 | 230 |
| Farmington, NM | $80,980 | $70,080 | $38.93 | 80 |
| Midland, TX | $80,360 | $80,540 | $38.64 | 310 |
| Louisville, KY | $79,980 | $97,210 | $38.45 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,270 | $72,930 | $38.11 | 100 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $79,000 | $78,350 | $37.98 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,620 | $79,840 | $37.80 | 120 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,960 | $72,190 | $37.48 | 260 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $75,370 | $70,220 | $36.23 | 80 |
| Lubbock, TX | $73,010 | $77,240 | $35.10 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $70,770 | $66,350 | $34.03 | 40 |
| Hartford, CT | $70,610 | $57,080 | $33.95 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $70,240 | $67,940 | $33.77 | 400 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $70,080 | $72,050 | $33.69 | 40 |
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary: questions
Where do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $114,810 a year, among the 49 metro areas we cover.
What is the average petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in the U.S.?
$90,630 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $96,710, so half of petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers nationwide earn between $77,510 (25th percentile) and $106,320 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers the most?
Alaska, with a statewide average of $129,970 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers pay the lowest?
Jacksonville, FL, at $70,080 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8093.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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