Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $101,870 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.98
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $103,310
Employed locally 670
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $82,120
    50th (median)
    $101,870
    75th
    $101,870
    90th
    $103,310

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 148% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 48% 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
    California $107,270

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $105,860
    Alaska $105,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$75,670
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$98,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$97,960
    Chemical Plant and System Operators$101,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,400
    Production Workers, All Other$43,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Baton Rouge, LA is $48.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.12 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA is 4.4% above 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,120.