Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Louisiana
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $93,763 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.9% vs the national median of $97,540. An estimated 2,560 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $79,500 to $105,860 depending on location.
$93,763
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$105,860
Highest paying metro
$79,500
Lowest paying metro
2,560
Employed in Louisiana
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $105,860 | $101,800 | $107,000 | 1,590 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $101,870 | $82,120 | $101,870 | 670 |
| Shreveport, LA | $87,820 | $80,380 | $90,140 | 300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $79,500 | $75,190 | $91,110 | — |