Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$80,050
National Median
$97,540
Employment
610
Entry Level (10th)
$47,930
Top Earners (90th)
$104,000
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $17,490 less than the national median for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugerss.
There are 0.304 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.35).
Other States for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $107,270 | 3,640 |
| 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 |