Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Kentucky earn a median of $78,670 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,540; the top 10% earn over $106,810. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Kentucky
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Kentucky?
The median is $78,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,540 and the top 10% earn over $106,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 42 (−19% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.