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

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

Median annual salary $79,400 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.18
10th percentile $57,100
90th percentile $91,680
Employed locally 110
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,100
    25th
    $73,630
    50th (median)
    $79,400
    75th
    $89,180
    90th
    $91,680

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,770
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northwest Oklahoma is $38.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 18.6% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $57,100 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,630.