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

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

Median annual salary $77,970 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.49
10th percentile $62,260
90th percentile $95,150
Employed locally 90
National median $97,540

Compare Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Oklahoma stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
in
Southwest Oklahoma
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,260
    25th
    $74,560
    50th (median)
    $77,970
    75th
    $87,410
    90th
    $95,150

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,030
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,310
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Southwest Oklahoma is $37.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.73 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Oklahoma is 20.1% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $62,260 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,560.