Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $94,100 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.24
10th percentile $58,850
90th percentile $105,990
Employed locally 90
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,850
    25th
    $73,620
    50th (median)
    $94,100
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $105,990

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 92% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 8% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $98,370
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $97,210
    Columbus, OH $93,600
    Greeley, CO $87,140

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Denver, CO is $45.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.28 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 3.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $58,850 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,620.