How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in California?
$103,300a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in California. That is $49.64 an hour or $8,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.64
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,930Median: $103,300Highest 10%: $128,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,930 | $35.06 | |
| 25th | $96,810 | $46.54 | |
| Median | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| 75th | $119,200 | $57.31 | |
| 90th | $128,800 | $61.94 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $117,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $85,220 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| 4. Ohio | $105,200 |
| 5. New Jersey | $104,500 |
| 6. Washington | $103,600 |
| 7. California | $103,300 |
| 8. Illinois | $102,900 |
| 9. Minnesota | $101,900 |
| 10. Kansas | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $49.64 ($103,300 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $103,300 against $96,710 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
California ranks 7 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $117,700 a year.
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.