Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,110 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.71
10th percentile $54,390
90th percentile $90,400
Employed locally 150
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,390
    25th
    $70,110
    50th (median)
    $70,110
    75th
    $83,150
    90th
    $90,400

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,420
    Machinists$48,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,990
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,310
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $33.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania is 28.1% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $54,390 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,110.