Crude Oil Tester Salary in the United States

How much does a Crude Oil Tester make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Crude Oil Tester in the United States is $49,183 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Crude Oil Tester's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,608
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,976 to $56,733
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,146
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Crude Oil Tester Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,733 $4,728 $1,091 $27
Average $49,183 $4,099 $946 $24
25th Percentile $44,976 $3,748 $865 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Crude Oil Tester Salaries

A Crude Oil Tester's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Crude Oil Tester Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Crude Oil Tester's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,183
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,725
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,602
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,978
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,228
Levels Salary
Entry Level Crude Oil Tester$49,183
Intermediate Level Crude Oil Tester$49,725
Senior Level Crude Oil Tester$51,602
Specialist Level Crude Oil Tester$51,978
Expert Level Crude Oil Tester$52,228
$49,183 0 yr
$49,725 < 2 yrs
$51,602 2-4 yrs
$51,978 5-8 yrs
$52,228 > 8 yrs
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How Do Crude Oil Tester Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Crude Oil Testers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,455.
  • California: $54,249.
  • Massachusetts: $53,526.

Top Paying Cities for Crude Oil Testers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $62,034
  • San Francisco: $61,424
  • Oakland: $60,062

What Skills Can Increase a Crude Oil Tester's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.68% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Fleet Management (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Fleet management is the management of: Commercial motor vehicles such as cars, vans, trucks, specialist vehicles (such as mobile construction machinery), and trailers Private vehicles used for work purposes (the 'grey fleet') Aviation machinery such as aircraft (planes and helicopters) Ships Rail cars.Fleet (vehicle) management can include a range of functions, such as vehicle financing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle telematics (tracking and diagnostics), driver management, speed management, fuel management and health and safety management. Fleet Management is a function which allows companies which rely on transportation in business to remove or minimize the risks associated with vehicle investment, improving efficiency, productivity and reducing their overall transportation and staff costs, providing 100% compliance with government legislation (duty of care) and many more. These functions can be dealt with by either an in-house fleet-management department or an outsourced fleet-management provider. According to market research from the independent analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of fleet management units deployed in commercial fleets in Europe will grow from 3.05 million units at the end of 2012 to 6.40 million in 2017. Even though the overall penetration level is just a few percent, some segments such as road transport will attain adoption rates above 31 percent.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.68%
Fleet Management 4.33%
Logistics 2.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Crude Oil Tester's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$56,068
14%
Service Excellence
$54,101
10%
Leadership
$54,101
10%
Commitment
$53,609
9%
Alignment
$53,117
8%
Fleet Management
$53,117
8%
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How Education impacts a Crude Oil Tester's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Crude Oil Testers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Crude Oil Tester with a No Diploma is between $48,430 and $53,551).

Crude Oil Tester Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Crude Oil Tester
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 100.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Crude Oil Tester Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Crude Oil Tester's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Crude Oil Tester

Salaries for a Crude Oil Tester can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,942 in 2023 to around $48,935 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Crude Oil Tester salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Crude Oil Tester Over Time

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2023
$48,942
2024
$49,253
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