Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,890 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.66
10th percentile $65,750
90th percentile $103,530
Employed locally 570
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,750
    25th
    $76,810
    50th (median)
    $92,890
    75th
    $101,360
    90th
    $103,530

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,740
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $42,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northwestern Region of Texas is $44.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.59 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas 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 Northwestern Region of Texas is 4.8% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $65,750 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,810.