Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $86,640 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.65
10th percentile $57,350
90th percentile $106,820
Employed locally 230
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,350
    25th
    $70,250
    50th (median)
    $86,640
    75th
    $105,440
    90th
    $106,820

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 117% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 17% 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
    Midland, TX $95,510
    Lubbock, TX $77,240
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,000

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in San Antonio, TX is $41.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.36 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 11.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $57,350 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,250.