Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $110,180 +13% vs national
Median hourly $52.97
10th percentile $78,450
90th percentile $110,180
Employed locally 580
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,450
    25th
    $88,590
    50th (median)
    $110,180
    75th
    $110,180
    90th
    $110,180

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 162% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 62% above 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
    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
    Oklahoma $89,850
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $89,850
    Oklahoma City, OK $82,790
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $79,400
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $77,970

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Tulsa, OK is $52.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.73 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK is 13% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $78,450 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,590.