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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $115,980 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $55.76
10th percentile $89,500
90th percentile $134,040
Employed locally 1,010
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,500
    25th
    $115,460
    50th (median)
    $115,980
    75th
    $124,040
    90th
    $134,040

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 87% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 13% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Tulsa, OK $110,180
    Vallejo, CA $107,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,270
    California $107,270

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $94,470

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in San Francisco, CA is $55.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 18.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $89,500 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,460.