Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Alaska
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Alaska earn a median of $124,530 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,680; the top 10% earn over $167,880. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near Alaska
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$88,870 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68,730 median in Alaska
- Power Plant Operators$88,870 median in Alaska
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Alaska
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Alaska?
The median is $124,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,680 and the top 10% earn over $167,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 42 (+29% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.