Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Wisconsin earn a median of $71,450 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,560; the top 10% earn over $103,060. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Wisconsin
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $71,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,560 and the top 10% earn over $103,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 42 (−26% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.