Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Illinois earn a median of $102,890 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,690; the top 10% earn over $111,380. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near Illinois
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Illinois
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Illinois?
The median is $102,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,690 and the top 10% earn over $111,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 42 (+6% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.