Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $73,670 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.42
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $101,850
Employed locally 90
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $60,760
    50th (median)
    $73,670
    75th
    $86,920
    90th
    $101,850

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 72% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 28% 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

    Nearby metros — Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    Vallejo, CA $107,570
    California $107,270
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $106,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in San Diego, CA is $35.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.98 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 24.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,760.