Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,740 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.05
10th percentile $52,760
90th percentile $102,810
Employed locally 60
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,760
    25th
    $58,000
    50th (median)
    $68,740
    75th
    $96,500
    90th
    $102,810

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northern Indiana is $33.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana 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 Northern Indiana is 29.5% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $52,760 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,000.