The average salary for a petroleum pump system operator in New Jersey is around $58,740 per year.
Avg Salary
Petroleum pump system operators earn an average yearly salary of $58,740.
Wages typically start from $51,680 and go up to $70,660.
22% below national average Updated in 2016
Petroleum pump system operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level petroleum pump system operator earnings begin at:
$33.97 per hour
$70,660 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level petroleum pump system operator earnings begin at:
$30.25 per hour
$62,930 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level petroleum pump system operator earnings begin at:
$28.24 per hour
$58,740 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level petroleum pump system operator earnings begin at:
$26.31 per hour
$54,720 per year
10th percentile
Starting level petroleum pump system operator earnings begin at:
$24.85 per hour
$51,680 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Petroleum pump system operator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $85,980 |
| California | $85,760 |
| Illinois | $84,030 |
| South Carolina | $83,970 |
| Montana | $83,590 |
| Colorado | $83,020 |
| Wyoming | $75,340 |
| Hawaii | $75,170 |
| Alaska | $74,230 |
| Oregon | $74,140 |
| Texas | $73,780 |
| North Dakota | $73,120 |
| Oklahoma | $72,430 |
| New Mexico | $71,870 |
| Louisiana | $71,340 |
| Nebraska | $69,990 |
| Iowa | $69,560 |
| Ohio | $66,760 |
| Kentucky | $66,700 |
| West Virginia | $66,700 |
| New Hampshire | $66,540 |
| Nevada | $65,050 |
| Wisconsin | $64,220 |
| Kansas | $63,480 |
| Utah | $62,500 |
| Washington | $61,920 |
| Michigan | $60,550 |
| Minnesota | $60,540 |
| Rhode Island | $60,190 |
| New Jersey | $58,740 |
| Indiana | $57,900 |
| Connecticut | $57,320 |
| Georgia | $57,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,120 |
| North Carolina | $55,800 |
| Massachusetts | $55,020 |
| Arizona | $54,670 |
| New York | $54,290 |
| Arkansas | $53,690 |
| South Dakota | $51,040 |
| Florida | $50,590 |
| Tennessee | $49,550 |
| Virginia | $48,980 |
| Alabama | $48,300 |
| Maryland | $47,390 |
| Missouri | $40,080 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,540 |
How do petroleum pump system operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Petroleum pump system operators earn None% less than similar careers in New Jersey.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemical technician salary | $53K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $57K |
| Water treatment plant operator salary | $60K |
| Rigger salary | $60K |
| Tool and die maker salary | $56K |
| Gem worker salary | $57K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $57K |
| Machinist salary | $49K |
| Drill press operator salary | $50K |
| Pump operator salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)