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How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Indianapolis?

$78,350a year

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $37.67 an hour or $6,529 a month.

Hourly
$37.67
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
40 of 49
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,370Median: $78,350Highest 10%: $104,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,370$22.77
25th$59,140$28.43
Median$78,350$37.67
75th$99,480$47.83
90th$104,000$50.01

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.

Chicago, IL$111,400
Louisville, KY$97,210
Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in Indiana Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Separating$57,890
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $37.67 ($78,350 a year).

Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $78,350 against $96,710 nationally, 19% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $67,420, so Indianapolis pays 16% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?

40 of 49 metro areas with data.

How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.