Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Louisiana earn a median of $106,640 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,160; the top 10% earn over $111,060. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near Louisiana
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Louisiana
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Louisiana?
The median is $106,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,160 and the top 10% earn over $111,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 42 (+10% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.