The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Texas is $97,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,580.
Pay spans roughly $59,560 at the 10th percentile to $109,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.10 per hour. An estimated 12,060 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $97,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.10 |
| 10th percentile | $59,560 |
| 90th percentile | $109,580 |
| Employment | 12,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.