How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Detroit?
$86,860a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $41.76 an hour or $7,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.76
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,790Median: $86,860Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,790 | $32.59 | |
| 25th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| Median | $86,860 | $41.76 | |
| 75th | $99,540 | $47.86 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.95 |
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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 Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $41.76 ($86,860 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $86,860 against $96,710 nationally, 10% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $84,030, so Detroit pays 3% more.
Where does Detroit rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
28 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,800 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.