Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $95,510 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.92
10th percentile $73,750
90th percentile $110,740
Employed locally 330
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,750
    25th
    $80,080
    50th (median)
    $95,510
    75th
    $107,610
    90th
    $110,740

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 102% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 2% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $98,370
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $97,970
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $86,640
    Lubbock, TX $77,240
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,000

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,460
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,080
    Machinists $59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Midland, TX is $45.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

    Is Midland 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 Midland, TX is 2.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $73,750 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,080.