How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Memphis?
$96,730a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $46.50 an hour or $8,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,100Median: $96,730Highest 10%: $119,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,100 | $35.63 | |
| 25th | $76,380 | $36.72 | |
| Median | $96,730 | $46.50 | |
| 75th | $96,730 | $46.50 | |
| 90th | $119,800 | $57.59 |
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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 Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $46.50 ($96,730 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $96,730 against $96,710 nationally, 0% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $96,730, so Memphis pays 0% more.
Where does Memphis rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
23 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,800 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.