Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Alabama
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Alabama earn a median of $73,510 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,950; the top 10% earn over $93,240. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Alabama
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Alabama?
The median is $73,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,950 and the top 10% earn over $93,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 42 (−24% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.