Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $67,380 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.39
10th percentile $59,980
90th percentile $110,740
Employed locally 90
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,980
    25th
    $65,140
    50th (median)
    $67,380
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $110,740

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 127% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 27% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $102,200
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $101,320
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $99,630
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,340

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,280
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,490
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Farmington, NM is $32.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.93 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington 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 Farmington, NM is 30.9% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $59,980 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,140.