Occupation Salary Profile

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

SOC Code: 51-8093

Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.

National Median (BLS)
$70,030
▲ +2.77% Nominal ▼ -0.47% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$71,030
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
610
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $58,490
25th Percentile $63,810
National Median (50th Percentile) $70,030
75th Percentile $76,900
90th Percentile $83,680
P10: $58,490 P50 (Median): $70,030 P90: $83,680