Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers is $49.00 an hour ($101,910 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.

$49.00Median hourly pay
$99,910–$128,520Middle half of workers, yearly
550People in this job in Minnesota

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($96,710). Minnesota ranks 9th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$34.02$70,770
25% of workers$48.04$99,910
Half of workers (median)$49.00$101,910
75% of workers$61.79$128,520
90% of workers$61.86$128,670

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$101,910450

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Petroleum Supply SpecialistBoard OperatorUnit OperatorControl Board OperatorField GaugerPressure ControllerTank Terminal GaugerTerminal GaugerAbsorption Plant OperatorControl Panel OperatorCrude Unit OperatorDock Operator

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