How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Colorado?
$93,750a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in Colorado. That is $45.07 an hour or $7,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.07
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,620Median: $93,750Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 25th | $78,390 | $37.69 | |
| Median | $93,750 | $45.07 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.61 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.28 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $101,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $93,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| 13. Tennessee | $96,730 |
| 14. Oklahoma | $95,140 |
| 15. Hawaii | $94,900 |
| 16. Colorado | $93,750 |
| 17. North Dakota | $93,130 |
| 18. Iowa | $90,160 |
| 19. New York | $88,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $45.07 ($93,750 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $93,750 against $96,710 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Colorado rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
Colorado ranks 16 of 42 states.
Which city in Colorado pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $101,600 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.