Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Mississippi earn a median of $75,180 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,190; the top 10% earn over $98,100. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Mississippi
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Mississippi?
The median is $75,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,190 and the top 10% earn over $98,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 42 (−22% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.