How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Chicago?
$111,400a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $53.54 an hour or $9,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.54
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,920Median: $111,400Highest 10%: $111,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,920 | $30.25 | |
| 25th | $96,350 | $46.32 | |
| Median | $111,400 | $53.54 | |
| 75th | $111,400 | $53.55 | |
| 90th | $111,400 | $53.55 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $53.54 ($111,400 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $111,400 against $96,710 nationally, 15% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $102,900, so Chicago pays 8% more.
Where does Chicago rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
2 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,400 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.