The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in New Mexico is $67,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,560.
Pay spans roughly $43,680 at the 10th percentile to $107,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.40 per hour. An estimated 400 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $67,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.40 |
| 10th percentile | $43,680 |
| 90th percentile | $107,550 |
| Employment | 400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.