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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers vs. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugerss earn a median salary of $97,540/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/year - a difference of $26,350. Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median salary
$97,540
$71,190
Hourly rate
$46.9/hr
$34.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$59,790
$45,790
Senior level (90th %)
$112,920
$106,960
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
34,860
685,140
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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