Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Colorado

Ranked #17 of 42 · CO

1.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,890 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $93,750
Employment 120

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $62,620P25 $78,390 Median $93,750P75 $103,180P90 $104,590

About 80% of petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugerss in Colorado earn between $62,620 and $104,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Colorado
$88,890
U.S. average
$90,630

The mean petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in Colorado is $88,890, about 1.9% below the U.S. average ($90,630). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Colorado

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $101,600 $92,350 50
Greeley, CO $93,750 $92,440 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Colorado?

The median petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in Colorado is $93,750 per year (mean $88,890), and about 80% earn between $62,620 and $104,590.

How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make per hour in Colorado?

Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $88,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Colorado a high-paying state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?

Colorado ranks #17 of 42 states for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers pay. Its mean salary of $88,890 is about 1.9% below the U.S. average of $90,630.

Which metro areas in Colorado pay petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($101,600), Greeley, CO ($93,750), by median annual wage.

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