Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in California earn a median salary of $90,937 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.8% vs the national median of $97,540. An estimated 3,410 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $60,750 to $115,980 depending on location.
$90,937
Avg median salary in California
$115,980
Highest paying metro
$60,750
Lowest paying metro
3,410
Employed in California
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $115,980 | $115,460 | $124,040 | 1,010 |
| Vallejo, CA | $107,570 | $107,570 | $127,260 | 120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,270 | $102,170 | $122,970 | 1,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $94,470 | $78,480 | $96,400 | 250 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,850 | $63,460 | $98,160 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,670 | $60,760 | $86,920 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,750 | $60,750 | $79,590 | 140 |