The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Kentucky is $80,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,530.
Pay spans roughly $47,930 at the 10th percentile to $104,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.48 per hour. An estimated 610 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $80,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.48 |
| 10th percentile | $47,930 |
| 90th percentile | $104,000 |
| Employment | 610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.