Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $66,730 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $118,300
Employed locally 100
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $44,210
    50th (median)
    $66,730
    75th
    $97,950
    90th
    $118,300

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 79% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 21% below 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Phoenix, AZ is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.53 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ is 31.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,210.