Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Texas
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Texas earn a median of $84,100 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 10,510
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,670; the top 10% earn over $108,650. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Texas
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Texas?
The median is $84,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,670 and the top 10% earn over $108,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 42 (−13% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.