The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Baton Rouge, LA is $101,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $87,430.
Pay spans roughly $35,980 at the 10th percentile to $103,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $48.98 per hour. An estimated 670 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $101,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $87,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.98 |
| 10th percentile | $35,980 |
| 90th percentile | $103,310 |
| Employment | 670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.