Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $77,670 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.34
10th percentile $51,270
90th percentile $105,270
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,270
    25th
    $67,890
    50th (median)
    $77,670
    75th
    $86,030
    90th
    $105,270

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 81% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 19% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    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

    Nearby metros — Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $99,630
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $98,810
    North Dakota $98,010
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $94,470

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,440
    Bakers $36,560
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,150
    Power Plant Operators $100,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Anchorage, AK is $37.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.87 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage 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 Anchorage, AK is 20.4% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $51,270 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,890.