Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Montana
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Montana earn a median of $98,310 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,760; the top 10% earn over $108,160. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near Montana
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Montana
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Montana?
The median is $98,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,760 and the top 10% earn over $108,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 42 (+2% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.