Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Iowa earn a median of $90,160 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,400; the top 10% earn over $99,760. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Iowa
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Iowa?
The median is $90,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,400 and the top 10% earn over $99,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 42 (−7% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.