How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Denver?
$101,600a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $48.85 an hour or $8,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.85
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,500Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 25th | $76,790 | $36.92 | |
| Median | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.28 |
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How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $48.85 ($101,600 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $101,600 against $96,710 nationally, 5% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $93,750, so Denver pays 8% more.
Where does Denver rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
17 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,600 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.