Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,980 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $57,900
90th percentile $90,280
Employed locally 110
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,900
    25th
    $57,910
    50th (median)
    $63,980
    75th
    $77,510
    90th
    $90,280

    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 Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,730
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Lower East Mississippi is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi 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 Lower East Mississippi is 34.4% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $57,900 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,910.