Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $116,480 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $56.00
10th percentile $82,290
90th percentile $131,070
Employed locally 220
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,290
    25th
    $103,580
    50th (median)
    $116,480
    75th
    $125,930
    90th
    $131,070

    Top-paying metros for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Tulsa, OK $110,180
    Vallejo, CA $107,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,270
    California $107,270

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$94,290
    Power Plant Operators$83,090
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Alaska is $56.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.01 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Alaska is 19.4% above the national median of $97,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $82,290 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,580.