Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,660 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $18,440
90th percentile $100,420
Employed locally 80
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,440
    25th
    $72,330
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $84,010
    90th
    $100,420

    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

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,850
    Bakers $31,560
    Power Plant Operators $102,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in High Desert Utah is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.61 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah 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 High Desert Utah is 19.4% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $18,440 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,330.