Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,850 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.20
10th percentile $74,770
90th percentile $102,810
Employed locally 340
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,770
    25th
    $89,850
    50th (median)
    $89,850
    75th
    $102,810
    90th
    $102,810

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Southeast Oklahoma is $43.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.03 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Southeast Oklahoma is 7.9% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $74,770 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,850.