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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Texas
Ranked #23 of 42 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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