Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Indiana
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Indiana earn a median of $67,420 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,260; the top 10% earn over $104,020. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Indiana
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Indiana?
The median is $67,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,260 and the top 10% earn over $104,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 42 (−30% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.