Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Maine
The median pay for a petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Maine is $62,230/year ($29.92/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $39,970, 25th percentile $62,090, median $62,230, 75th percentile $72,570, 90th percentile $88,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Maine?▼
The median is $62,230 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,970, and experienced petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers can clear $88,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,088/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 31.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary is worth about $63,695 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
