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

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

Median annual salary $42,320 -56.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $60,910
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $42,320
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $60,910

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,720
    Bakers $36,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Arizona is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona 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 Arizona is 56.6% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.