Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,340 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.32
10th percentile $63,890
90th percentile $102,450
Employed locally 160
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,890
    25th
    $78,950
    50th (median)
    $96,340
    75th
    $96,470
    90th
    $102,450

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $96,360
    Gas Plant Operators $83,150
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $66,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,160
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Western Wyoming is $46.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wyoming 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 Western Wyoming is 1.2% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $63,890 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,950.