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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $87,140 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.89
10th percentile $77,780
90th percentile $100,150
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,780
    25th
    $79,220
    50th (median)
    $87,140
    75th
    $97,930
    90th
    $100,150

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 93% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 7% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $94,100
    Columbus, OH $93,600

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,310
    Food Batchmakers $48,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Greeley, CO is $41.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.60 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley 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 Greeley, CO is 10.7% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $77,780 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,220.