Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $105,860 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.89
10th percentile $74,040
90th percentile $110,450
Employed locally 1,590
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,040
    25th
    $101,800
    50th (median)
    $105,860
    75th
    $107,000
    90th
    $110,450

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 170% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 70% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    Alaska $105,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,340
    Baton Rouge, LA $101,870

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,480
    Production Workers, All Other $44,560
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $78,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Orleans, LA is $50.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.54 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA is 8.5% above 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $74,040 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,800.