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What is an oil gauger and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an oil gauger. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.69 an hour? That's $43,026 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 1,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreOil GaugerUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,026

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.3

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.78%

Asian 4.12%

Black or African American 7.06%

Hispanic or Latino 14.31%

Unknown 4.71%

White 69.02%

Gender

female 6.25%

male 93.75%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.3

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an oil gauger

  1. Explore oil gauger education requirements

    Most common oil gauger degrees

    High School Diploma

    33.3 %

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    Diploma

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific oil gauger skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Procedures100.00%
  3. Complete relevant oil gauger training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New oil gaugers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an oil gauger based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real oil gauger resumes.
  4. Research oil gauger duties and responsibilities

    • Follow all hazmat regulations and precautions to prevent any dangerous situations.
    • Follow all hazmat regulations and precautions to prevent any dangerous situations.
  5. Apply for oil gauger jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an oil gauger job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average oil gauger salary

The average oil gauger salary in the United States is $43,026 per year or $21 per hour. Oil gauger salaries range between $24,000 and $76,000 per year.

Average oil gauger salary
$43,026 Yearly
$20.69 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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