Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $101,920 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.00
10th percentile $63,140
90th percentile $103,060
Employed locally 460
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,140
    25th
    $80,660
    50th (median)
    $101,920
    75th
    $102,650
    90th
    $103,060

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 104% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 4% above 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
    Utah $101,920
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $98,810
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $89,850
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $83,860
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,660
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $77,970

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,820
    Machinists $61,950
    Production Workers, All Other $41,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Ogden, UT is $49.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Ogden 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 Ogden, UT is 4.5% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $63,140 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,660.