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.

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 |