Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $90,550 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.53
10th percentile $58,890
90th percentile $104,850
Employed locally 80
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,890
    25th
    $75,310
    50th (median)
    $90,550
    75th
    $96,830
    90th
    $104,850

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 105% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 5% above 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
    Michigan $87,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Atlanta, GA is $43.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.41 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA is 7.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $58,890 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,310.