Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $83,580 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.18
10th percentile $63,850
90th percentile $106,330
Employed locally 170
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,850
    25th
    $81,250
    50th (median)
    $83,580
    75th
    $99,920
    90th
    $106,330

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 117% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 17% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Wyoming $96,470
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,340
    Cheyenne, WY $84,530

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,350
    Machinists $61,140
    Helpers--Production Workers $41,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Casper, WY is $40.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.52 or more per hour.

    Is Casper 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 Casper, WY is 14.3% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $63,850 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,250.