Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Texas
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Texas earn a median salary of $83,340 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.6% vs the national median of $97,540. An estimated 11,190 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $50,000 to $103,280 depending on location.
$83,340
Avg median salary in Texas
$103,280
Highest paying metro
$50,000
Lowest paying metro
11,190
Employed in Texas
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inPetroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $103,280 | $82,550 | $107,900 | 6,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $98,370 | $76,740 | $98,470 | 960 |
| Beaumont, TX | $97,970 | $96,410 | $98,030 | 1,820 |
| Midland, TX | $95,510 | $80,080 | $107,610 | 330 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $92,890 | $76,810 | $101,360 | 570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $86,640 | $70,250 | $105,440 | 230 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,240 | $62,550 | $80,430 | 60 |
| North Region of Texas | $76,950 | $46,570 | $94,870 | 70 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $75,780 | $56,160 | $92,760 | 70 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $74,950 | $59,260 | $93,620 | 350 |
| Border Region of Texas | $70,500 | $58,280 | $91,730 | 100 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,000 | $46,700 | $83,880 | 430 |