Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $66,350 -32% vs national
Median hourly $31.90
10th percentile $49,520
90th percentile $99,310
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,520
    25th
    $55,840
    50th (median)
    $66,350
    75th
    $86,520
    90th
    $99,310

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 93% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 7% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $72,140
    Florida $60,830
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,440

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Tampa, FL is $31.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa 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 Tampa, FL is 32% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $49,520 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,840.