Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in North Dakota
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in North Dakota earn a median of $93,130 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,580; the top 10% earn over $118,280. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Biomass Plant Technicians$122,160 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$81,400 median in North Dakota
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,280 median in North Dakota
- Power Plant Operators$122,160 median in North Dakota
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in North Dakota
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in North Dakota?
The median is $93,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,580 and the top 10% earn over $118,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 42 (−4% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.