Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Alaska

In Alaska we have BLS pay data for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Anchorage only, where the average is $92,610 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers average at $129,970 and the median at $124,530 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$92,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$92,610	$92,930	$79,220	$73,981	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in other states

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8093.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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