Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,380 -48.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $91,010
Employed locally 100
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $40,840
    50th (median)
    $50,380
    75th
    $82,340
    90th
    $91,010

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 65% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 35% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $106,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340
    Billings, MT $101,720
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $101,320
    Washington $99,690

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,970
    Machinists$47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Indianapolis, IN is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.01 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN is 48.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $40,840 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,840.