Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Missouri
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Missouri earn a median of $80,960 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,860; the top 10% earn over $118,760. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Missouri
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Missouri?
The median is $80,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,860 and the top 10% earn over $118,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 42 (−16% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.