Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Minnesota
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Minnesota earn a median of $101,910 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,770; the top 10% earn over $128,670. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Minnesota
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Minnesota?
The median is $101,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,770 and the top 10% earn over $128,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 42 (+5% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.