Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Tennessee earn a median of $96,730 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,730
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,380; the top 10% earn over $105,050. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Tennessee
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Tennessee?
The median is $96,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,380 and the top 10% earn over $105,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 42 (0% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.