The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Colorado is $83,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,100.
Pay spans roughly $56,070 at the 10th percentile to $105,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.23 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $83,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.23 |
| 10th percentile | $56,070 |
| 90th percentile | $105,990 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.