How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Pennsylvania?
$83,870a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in Pennsylvania. That is $40.32 an hour or $6,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.32
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,670Median: $83,870Highest 10%: $105,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| 25th | $70,310 | $33.80 | |
| Median | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| 75th | $98,700 | $47.45 | |
| 90th | $105,600 | $50.76 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| 21. Texas | $84,100 |
| 22. Michigan | $84,030 |
| 23. West Virginia | $83,910 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,870 |
| 25. Missouri | $80,960 |
| 26. North Carolina | $80,060 |
| 27. Kentucky | $78,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.32 ($83,870 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $83,870 against $96,710 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $105,600 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.