Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $86,980 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.82
10th percentile $73,870
90th percentile $126,360
Employed locally 50
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,870
    25th
    $75,930
    50th (median)
    $86,980
    75th
    $95,420
    90th
    $126,360

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 89% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 11% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,680

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Baltimore, MD is $41.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.79 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD is 10.8% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $73,870 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,930.