The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Iowa is $93,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,070.
Pay spans roughly $62,300 at the 10th percentile to $101,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.08 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $93,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.08 |
| 10th percentile | $62,300 |
| 90th percentile | $101,390 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.