Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in California
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in California earn a median of $103,250 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,930; the top 10% earn over $128,840. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in California
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in California?
The median is $103,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,930 and the top 10% earn over $128,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 42 (+7% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.