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How to become Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$96,710
25th–75th pct. $77,510–$106,320
Top pay (est.)
$150,600
Top 10% $115,880
Pay in 5 years
$109,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$124,800est.
$107,400–$144,900
Outlook score
42/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.9%
2,700 openings / yr

How to become Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
4.6
Operation and Control
3.9
Monitoring
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Coordination
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.3
Administration and Management
4.1
Public Safety and Security
3.8
Mathematics
3.4
Production and Processing
3.4
Chemistry
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.4
English Language
3.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Perceptual SpeedOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFlexibility of ClosureReaction Time

Education of workers

High school diploma
97%
Post-secondary certificate
2%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
30%
6–12 months
23%
3–6 months
15%
1–3 months
12%
None / short demo
7%
2–4 years
7%
4–10 years
5%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
19%
3–6 months
17%
2–4 years
16%
6–12 months
14%
4–6 years
13%
None
11%
Over 10 years
8%
1–3 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.