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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugerss earn a median salary of $97,540/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $55,330. 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
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$97,540
$42,210
Hourly rate
$46.9/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$59,790
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$112,920
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
34,860
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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