Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Mexico earn a median of $74,340 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,380; the top 10% earn over $104,790. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in New Mexico
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in New Mexico?
The median is $74,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,380 and the top 10% earn over $104,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 42 (−23% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.