Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,200 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.14
10th percentile $59,830
90th percentile $107,250
Employed locally 600
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,830
    25th
    $71,160
    50th (median)
    $102,200
    75th
    $102,200
    90th
    $107,250

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Kansas is $49.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.78 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas 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 Kansas is 4.8% above 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $59,830 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,160.