Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $107,570 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.72
10th percentile $81,910
90th percentile $127,260
Employed locally 120
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,910
    25th
    $107,570
    50th (median)
    $107,570
    75th
    $127,260
    90th
    $127,260

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 108% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 8% 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
    Tulsa, OK $110,180
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    California $107,270
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $106,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $94,470

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,720
    Bakers $41,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Vallejo, CA is $51.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.76 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo 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 Vallejo, CA is 10.3% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $81,910 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,570.