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

$79,840a year

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $38.38 an hour or $6,653 a month.

Hourly
$38.38
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
36 of 49
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,130Median: $79,840Highest 10%: $101,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,130$28.43
25th$62,720$30.15
Median$79,840$38.38
75th$100,100$48.12
90th$101,600$48.83

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.

San Francisco, CA$117,700
Los Angeles, CA$103,300
Vallejo, CA$103,000
Bakersfield, CA$97,530
San Diego, CA$72,930
Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in California Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$140,700
Gas Plant Operator$124,500
Power Plant Operator$98,060
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$82,780
Plant and System Operator$80,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,230
Layout Worker$67,490
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$67,360
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $38.38 ($79,840 a year).

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

No: $79,840 against $96,710 nationally, 17% less.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $103,300, so Riverside pays 23% less.

Where does Riverside rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?

36 of 49 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.