Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Michigan
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Michigan earn a median of $84,030 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,450; the top 10% earn over $101,820. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Michigan
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Michigan?
The median is $84,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,450 and the top 10% earn over $101,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 42 (−13% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.