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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

National Avg Annual Salary

$90,970

National Avg Hourly Wage

$43.74

National Total Employment

34,860

Top Metro Avg Salary

$115,220

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $104,540.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 12,060 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows an average annual salary of $115,220.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 6,200 jobs.

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Top States for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $104,540 280 Open
California CA $102,960 3,640 Open
Minnesota MN $102,930 570 Open
Illinois IL $100,260 1,100 Open
North Dakota ND $99,340 240 Open
New Jersey NJ $98,720 470 Open
Montana MT $97,030 570 Open
Ohio OH $95,630 720 Open
Wyoming WY $94,760 700 Open
Washington WA $94,110 1,030 Open

Top Metro Areas for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

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