Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $72,140 -26% vs national
Median hourly $34.68
10th percentile $57,220
90th percentile $81,910
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,220
    25th
    $61,730
    50th (median)
    $72,140
    75th
    $76,040
    90th
    $81,910

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 94% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 6% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $66,350
    Florida $60,830
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,440

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,140
    Production Workers, All Other $36,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Jacksonville, FL is $34.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.38 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL is 26% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $57,220 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,730.