Petroleum Refinery Operator

Code: 51-8093.00

Also known as: Board Operator, Crude Unit Operator, Gauger, Hydrotreater Operator, Outside Operator, Pumper, Refinery Operator, Stillman, Unit Operator

Description: Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.

Petroleum Refinery Operator

Typical wages


10% $49,420
25% $62,090
Median $78,840
75% $94,830
90% $104,470
10% $23.76
25% $29.85
Median $37.9
75% $45.59
90% $50.23

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
41,300
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
41,100
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 3,800