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

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

Median annual salary $84,530 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.64
10th percentile $62,800
90th percentile $107,050
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,800
    25th
    $74,490
    50th (median)
    $84,530
    75th
    $107,050
    90th
    $107,050

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 109% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 9% 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
    Casper, WY $83,580

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,780
    Bakers $29,570
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Cheyenne, WY is $40.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.46 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY is 13.3% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $62,800 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,490.