Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in West North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,630 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.90
10th percentile $79,080
90th percentile $120,130
Employed locally 210
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,080
    25th
    $96,840
    50th (median)
    $99,630
    75th
    $106,430
    90th
    $120,130

    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 West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,510
    Gas Plant Operators$97,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,690
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80,460
    Bakers$41,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in West North Dakota is $47.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.21 or more per hour.

    Is West North Dakota 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 West North Dakota is 2.1% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $79,080 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,840.