The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Illinois is $98,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $100,260.
Pay spans roughly $96,900 at the 10th percentile to $106,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.23 per hour. An estimated 1,100 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $98,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $100,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.23 |
| 10th percentile | $96,900 |
| 90th percentile | $106,360 |
| Employment | 1,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.