Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $97,970 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.10
10th percentile $75,130
90th percentile $112,920
Employed locally 1,820
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,130
    25th
    $96,410
    50th (median)
    $97,970
    75th
    $98,030
    90th
    $112,920

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 150% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 50% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,280
    Corpus Christi, TX $98,370
    Midland, TX $95,510
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $86,640
    Lubbock, TX $77,240
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,000

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Beaumont, TX is $47.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.71 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont 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 Beaumont, TX is 0.4% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $75,130 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,410.