Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Ohio
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Ohio earn a median of $105,150 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,840; the top 10% earn over $107,530. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Ohio
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Ohio?
The median is $105,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,840 and the top 10% earn over $107,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 42 (+9% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.