Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,520 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $107,550
Employed locally 230
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $65,520
    75th
    $98,730
    90th
    $107,550

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Eastern New Mexico is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.31 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico 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 Eastern New Mexico is 32.8% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.