Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Texas
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Texas earn an average of $84,350 a year. That is $6,280 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $90,630. The best-paying metro area is Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX at $96,630.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90,630 | $43.57 |
| Texas | $84,350 | $40.55 |
| Oklahoma | $93,730 | $45.06 |
| Louisiana | $93,680 | $45.04 |
| Arkansas | $80,110 | $38.51 |
| New Mexico | $79,270 | $38.11 |
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Questions and answers
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Texas?
The average is $84,350 a year, and the median is $84,100. That is $6,280 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $90,630.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$40.55 an hour on average; the median is $40.43.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($96,630), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($84,880). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($70,240).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #23 of 42 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.