Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gauger Career

Job Description: Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.


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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gauger Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$88,120

Median Hourly Wage

$42.37*

Total Employed Nationally

33,360


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.