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

Ranked #18 of 42 · IA

4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,020 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $90,160
Employment 70

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $61,400P25 $70,890 Median $90,160P75 $98,340P90 $99,760

About 80% of petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugerss in Iowa earn between $61,400 and $99,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Iowa
$87,020
U.S. average
$90,630

The mean petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in Iowa is $87,020, about 4% below the U.S. average ($90,630). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in Iowa is $90,160 per year (mean $87,020), and about 80% earn between $61,400 and $99,760.

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

Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $87,020 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Iowa ranks #18 of 42 states for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers pay. Its mean salary of $87,020 is about 4% below the U.S. average of $90,630.

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