Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Jersey earn a median of $104,540 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,930; the top 10% earn over $122,800. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in New Jersey
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in New Jersey?
The median is $104,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,930 and the top 10% earn over $122,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 42 (+8% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.