The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Lafayette, LA is $79,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,260.
Pay spans roughly $67,300 at the 10th percentile to $98,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.22 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $79,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.22 |
| 10th percentile | $67,300 |
| 90th percentile | $98,860 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.