Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Colorado
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Colorado earn a median of $93,750 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,620; the top 10% earn over $104,590. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Colorado
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Colorado?
The median is $93,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,620 and the top 10% earn over $104,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 42 (−3% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.