Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Alabama
SOC 51-8093 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$73,510
per year in Alabama
Middle half
$48,180–$87,870
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
90
in Alabama
Concentration
0.20×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Alabama
$73,510
published median
United States
$96,710
24.0% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
31st
42 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $73,510 median has purchasing power comparable to about $82,760 nationally. Alabama's BEA regional price parity is 88.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Alabama.
$43,950$93,240
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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