Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Arkansas
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Arkansas earn a median of $86,580 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,580; the top 10% earn over $96,770. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Arkansas
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Arkansas?
The median is $86,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,580 and the top 10% earn over $96,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 42 (−10% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.