Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,500 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.89
10th percentile $42,420
90th percentile $105,670
Employed locally 100
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,420
    25th
    $58,280
    50th (median)
    $70,500
    75th
    $91,730
    90th
    $105,670

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $27,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,920
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Border Region of Texas is $33.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.41 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas 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 Border Region of Texas is 27.7% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $42,420 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,280.