Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in New York
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New York earn a median of $88,880 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,850; the top 10% earn over $105,080. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near New York
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in New York
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in New York?
The median is $88,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,850 and the top 10% earn over $105,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 42 (−8% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.