How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Pittsburgh?
$72,190a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $34.71 an hour or $6,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.71
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,240Median: $72,190Highest 10%: $91,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 25th | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| Median | $72,190 | $34.71 | |
| 75th | $90,080 | $43.31 | |
| 90th | $91,000 | $43.75 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $34.71 ($72,190 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $72,190 against $96,710 nationally, 25% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $83,870, so Pittsburgh pays 14% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
43 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,000 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.