Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Mexico
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $70,593 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.6% vs the national median of $97,540. An estimated 360 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $65,520 to $78,880 depending on location.
$70,593
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$78,880
Highest paying metro
$65,520
Lowest paying metro
360
Employed in New Mexico
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $78,880 | $65,950 | $83,690 | 40 |
| Farmington, NM | $67,380 | $65,140 | $80,520 | 90 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $65,520 | $47,620 | $98,730 | 230 |