Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $83,870 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,670; the top 10% earn over $105,580. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $83,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,670 and the top 10% earn over $105,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 42 (−13% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.