Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$97,540
↑ 59.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 59.2% since 2011 ($61,260 → $97,540)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $97,540
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,540 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $94,580 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | $85,090 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | $79,540 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $78,840 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | $74,180 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $70,860 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | $67,770 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | $67,400 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $65,190 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | $62,830 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $61,930 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | $61,850 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $61,260 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.