Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Nevada
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Nevada earn a median of $62,420 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,110; the top 10% earn over $78,560. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near Nevada
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Nevada
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Nevada?
The median is $62,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,110 and the top 10% earn over $78,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 42 (−35% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.