Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Billings, MT
SOC 51-8093 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$103,110
per year in Billings, MT
Middle half
$90,340–$108,160
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
380
in Billings, MT
Concentration
19.15×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Billings, MT
$103,110
published median
United States
$96,710
6.6% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
14th
49 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Montana ($98,310). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $103,110 median has purchasing power comparable to about $110,247 nationally. Billings, MT's BEA regional price parity is 93.5 (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 Billings, MT.
$78,890$108,160
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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