Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $79,260 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.11
10th percentile $67,760
90th percentile $102,530
Employed locally 30
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,760
    25th
    $74,950
    50th (median)
    $79,260
    75th
    $91,150
    90th
    $102,530

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 70% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 30% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,950
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $89,850
    Oklahoma $89,850
    Omaha, NE-IA $85,800
    Oklahoma City, OK $82,790
    Maryland $81,750

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,220
    Machinists $63,600
    Food Batchmakers $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Boston, MA-NH is $38.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.30 or more per hour.

    Is Boston 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 Boston, MA-NH is 18.7% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $67,760 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,950.