Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $80,410 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.66
10th percentile $67,300
90th percentile $100,290
Employed locally 300
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,300
    25th
    $78,680
    50th (median)
    $80,410
    75th
    $88,140
    90th
    $100,290

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 109% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 9% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,720
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $91,930
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $66,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,440

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,220
    Machinists$50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Pittsburgh, PA is $38.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA is 17.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $67,300 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,680.