How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $56.57 an hour or $9,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.57
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,800 | $46.54 | |
| 25th | $117,200 | $56.34 | |
| Median | $117,700 | $56.57 | |
| 75th | $119,200 | $57.31 | |
| 90th | $149,800 | $72.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,530 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,930 |
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How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $56.57 ($117,700 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $117,700 against $96,710 nationally, 22% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $103,300, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
1 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,800 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.