Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers oversee the operation of equipment to pump petroleum products, monitor refinery processes, and measure product levels in storage tanks.
This article will explore the best states for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers, based on the average annual salary for the occupation.
- 1. Illinois ($105,520)
- 2. New Jersey ($102,920)
- 3. Minnesota ($102,190)
- 4. Alaska ($99,750)
- 5. California ($97,030)
- 6. Montana ($93,870)
- 7. Maryland ($93,550)
- 8. Washington ($92,440)
- 9. North Dakota ($91,880)
- 10. Colorado ($91,210)
- Conclusion
Key Takeaways
- The highest-paid petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are in Illinois, where they earn an average of $105,520 per year.
- The lowest-paid petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are in Puerto Rico, where they earn an average of $30,260 per year.
- The U.S. average salary for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers is $77,836 per year.
1. Illinois ($105,520)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Illinois earn the highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Illinois is
$105,520, which is +36% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $105,520 |
| 10th Percentile | $66,100 |
| 25th Percentile | $92,760 |
| 75th Percentile | $113,050 |
| 90th Percentile | $154,570 |
2. New Jersey ($102,920)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Jersey earn the 2nd highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in New Jersey is
$102,920, which is +32% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $102,920 |
| 10th Percentile | $73,470 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,580 |
| 75th Percentile | $110,320 |
| 90th Percentile | $130,250 |
3. Minnesota ($102,190)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Minnesota earn the 3rd highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Minnesota is
$102,190, which is +31% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $102,190 |
| 10th Percentile | $72,240 |
| 25th Percentile | $93,350 |
| 75th Percentile | $123,010 |
| 90th Percentile | $125,550 |
4. Alaska ($99,750)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Alaska earn the 4th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Alaska is
$99,750, which is +28% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $99,750 |
| 10th Percentile | $61,720 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,350 |
| 75th Percentile | $109,940 |
| 90th Percentile | $143,120 |
5. California ($97,030)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in California earn the 5th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in California is
$97,030, which is +25% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $97,030 |
| 10th Percentile | $65,680 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,690 |
| 75th Percentile | $107,130 |
| 90th Percentile | $116,510 |
6. Montana ($93,870)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Montana earn the 6th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Montana is
$93,870, which is +21% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $93,870 |
| 10th Percentile | $76,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $79,340 |
| 75th Percentile | $100,650 |
| 90th Percentile | $106,660 |
7. Maryland ($93,550)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Maryland earn the 7th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Maryland is
$93,550, which is +20% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $93,550 |
| 10th Percentile | $76,400 |
| 25th Percentile | $79,850 |
| 75th Percentile | $103,790 |
| 90th Percentile | $114,190 |
8. Washington ($92,440)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Washington earn the 8th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Washington is
$92,440, which is +19% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $92,440 |
| 10th Percentile | $70,380 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,130 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,120 |
| 90th Percentile | $128,790 |
9. North Dakota ($91,880)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Dakota earn the 9th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in North Dakota is
$91,880, which is +18% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $91,880 |
| 10th Percentile | $74,470 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,070 |
| 75th Percentile | $97,040 |
| 90th Percentile | $110,380 |
10. Colorado ($91,210)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Colorado earn the 10th highest average salary in the U.S. The median annual salary for
petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Colorado is
$91,210, which is +17% from the national average.
| Type | Annual Salary |
|---|
| Median Wage | $91,210 |
| 10th Percentile | $67,100 |
| 25th Percentile | $81,340 |
| 75th Percentile | $104,800 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,800 |
Conclusion
The highest-paid petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are in Illinois, where they earn an average of $105,520 per year. The lowest-paid petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are in Puerto Rico, where they earn an average of $30,260 per year. The U.S. average salary for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers is $77,836 per year and there are 30,768 jobs in the field.
