Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,860 -14% vs national
Median hourly $40.32
10th percentile $58,820
90th percentile $93,650
Employed locally 240
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,820
    25th
    $76,480
    50th (median)
    $83,860
    75th
    $85,410
    90th
    $93,650

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,810
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,940
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in South Arkansas is $40.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.53 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas 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 South Arkansas is 14% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $58,820 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,480.