Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in California
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in California earn an average of $104,560 a year. That is $13,930 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $90,630. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $114,810.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90,630 | $43.57 |
| California | $104,560 | $50.27 |
| Arizona | $67,850 | $32.62 |
| Nevada | $66,960 | $32.19 |
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- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$87,190
- Power Plant Operators$110,960
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$91,010
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,000
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,540
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in California?
The average is $104,560 a year, and the median is $103,250. That is $13,930 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $90,630.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$50.27 an hour on average; the median is $49.64.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($114,810), followed by Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($106,940). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($78,620).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 42 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.