Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$107,270
National Median
$97,540
Employment
3,640
Entry Level (10th)
$61,430
Top Earners (90th)
$124,040
How California Compares
California pays $9,730 more than the national median for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugerss.
There are 0.202 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.89).
Other States for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $105,380 | 280 |
| Ohio | $104,140 | 720 |
| Kansas | $102,200 | 1,030 |
| Utah | $101,920 | 660 |
| New Jersey | $101,340 | 470 |
| Washington | $99,690 | 1,030 |
| Louisiana | $98,930 | 3,520 |
| Minnesota | $98,720 | 570 |
| Illinois | $98,240 | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $98,010 | 240 |
| Texas | $97,970 | 12,060 |
| Montana | $97,840 | 570 |
| Wyoming | $96,470 | 700 |
| Iowa | $93,760 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $89,850 | 1,340 |
| Hawaii | $87,420 | 300 |
| Michigan | $87,390 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,390 | 1,030 |
| Tennessee | $84,340 | 160 |
| Nebraska | $83,750 | 30 |