Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $82,790 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $96,580
Employed locally 160
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $78,650
    50th (median)
    $82,790
    75th
    $88,600
    90th
    $96,580

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 117% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 17% 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
    Tulsa, OK $110,180
    Oklahoma $89,850
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $89,850
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $79,400
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $77,970

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,040
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,460
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,910
    Machinists$57,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Oklahoma City, OK is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.41 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK is 15.1% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,650.