Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $78,880 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $104,210
Employed locally 40
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $65,950
    50th (median)
    $78,880
    75th
    $83,690
    90th
    $104,210

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 116% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Tulsa, OK $110,180
    Vallejo, CA $107,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,270

    Nearby metros — Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $102,200
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $101,320
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $99,630
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,340

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Albuquerque, NM is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 19.1% below the national median of $97,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,950.