How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Bakersfield?
$97,530a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $46.89 an hour or $8,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.89
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,280Median: $97,530Highest 10%: $98,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,280 | $38.12 | |
| 25th | $81,020 | $38.95 | |
| Median | $97,530 | $46.89 | |
| 75th | $97,850 | $47.04 | |
| 90th | $98,560 | $47.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| San Francisco, CA | $117,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Bakersfield?
The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $46.89 ($97,530 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Bakersfield than the national average?
Yes: $97,530 against $96,710 nationally, 1% more.
How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $103,300, so Bakersfield pays 6% less.
Where does Bakersfield rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
21 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Bakersfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,560 or more.
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.