How much does a petroleum pump system operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.50 an hour or $8,059 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.50
- Average (mean)
- $90,630
- Jobs
- 33,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,110 | $27.46 | |
| 25th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| Median | $96,710 | $46.50 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.71 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $124,500 |
| Louisiana | $106,600 |
| Utah | $106,000 |
| Ohio | $105,200 |
| New Jersey | $104,500 |
| Washington | $103,600 |
| California | $103,300 |
| Illinois | $102,900 |
| Minnesota | $101,900 |
| Kansas | $101,900 |
| Wyoming | $100,400 |
| Montana | $98,310 |
| Tennessee | $96,730 |
| Oklahoma | $95,140 |
| Hawaii | $94,900 |
| Colorado | $93,750 |
| North Dakota | $93,130 |
| Iowa | $90,160 |
| New York | $88,880 |
| Arkansas | $86,580 |
| Texas | $84,100 |
| Michigan | $84,030 |
| West Virginia | $83,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,870 |
| Missouri | $80,960 |
| North Carolina | $80,060 |
| Kentucky | $78,670 |
| Maryland | $78,580 |
| Mississippi | $75,180 |
| New Mexico | $74,340 |
| Alabama | $73,510 |
| Wisconsin | $71,450 |
| New Hampshire | $70,050 |
| Indiana | $67,420 |
| Maine | $65,150 |
| Florida | $63,480 |
| Nevada | $62,420 |
| Arizona | $60,070 |
| Virginia | $58,970 |
| South Carolina | $58,160 |
| Georgia | $57,180 |
| Connecticut | $56,880 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $117,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $111,400 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $109,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $108,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $107,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $107,500 |
| Wichita, KS | $107,300 |
| Tulsa, OK | $107,200 |
| Ogden, UT | $106,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $105,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,600 |
| New York, NY | $104,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,300 |
| Billings, MT | $103,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,000 |
In other countries
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- Plant and System Operator$62,470
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.50 ($96,710 a year).
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make a month?
About $8,059 a month before tax, based on a median of $96,710 a year.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,110 or less a year ($27.46 an hour); the top 10% make $115,900 or more.
Which state pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
Alaska, with a median of $124,500 a year, followed by Louisiana ($106,600) and Utah ($106,000).
Which city pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $117,700 a year.
How many petroleum pump system operators are there in the United States?
About 33,160 people work as petroleum pump system operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.