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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $59,440 -39.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $55,370
90th percentile $74,940
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,370
    25th
    $56,070
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $73,490
    90th
    $74,940

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 81% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 19% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $72,140
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $66,350
    Florida $60,830

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Miami, FL is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

    Is Miami 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 Miami, FL is 39.1% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $55,370 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,070.