Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Texas

Ranked #23 of 42 · TX

6.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $84,350 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $84,100
Employment 10,510

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,670P25 $75,210 Median $84,100P75 $100,440P90 $108,650

About 80% of petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugerss in Texas earn between $45,670 and $108,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Texas
$84,350
U.S. average
$90,630

The mean petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in Texas is $84,350, about 6.9% below the U.S. average ($90,630). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Texas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $100,660 $96,630 1,480
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,100 $84,880 5,510
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,490 $84,490 400
Midland, TX $80,540 $80,360 310
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,010 $75,560 80
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $79,290 $81,640 260
Corpus Christi, TX $78,630 $83,690 820
Lubbock, TX $77,240 $73,010 60

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Texas?

The median petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers salary in Texas is $84,100 per year (mean $84,350), and about 80% earn between $45,670 and $108,650.

How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make per hour in Texas?

Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $84,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Texas a high-paying state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?

Texas ranks #23 of 42 states for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers pay. Its mean salary of $84,350 is about 6.9% below the U.S. average of $90,630.

Which metro areas in Texas pay petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($100,660), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($84,100), Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($81,490), by median annual wage.

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