Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $98,370 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.29
10th percentile $67,050
90th percentile $98,860
Employed locally 960
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,050
    25th
    $76,740
    50th (median)
    $98,370
    75th
    $98,470
    90th
    $98,860

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 149% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 49% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $97,970
    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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,740
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,060
    Machinists$63,400
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Corpus Christi, TX is $47.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.39 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 0.9% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $67,050 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,740.