Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,320 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.71
10th percentile $64,560
90th percentile $152,430
Employed locally 60
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,560
    25th
    $76,760
    50th (median)
    $101,320
    75th
    $152,430
    90th
    $152,430

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    Machinists$50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northwest Minnesota is $48.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota 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 Northwest Minnesota is 3.9% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $64,560 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,760.