SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Beaumont
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Beaumont, TX is $100,660 per year, close to the national median of $96,710 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Beaumont, TX is $100,660 per year, close to the national median of $96,710 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $79,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $87,730 to $105,880.
Employment stands at 1,480, or 9.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Houston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 51st of 372 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,510 | −17.8% |
| 25th | $87,730 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $100,660 | +4.1% |
| 75th | $105,880 | +9.5% |
| 90th | $115,880 | +19.8% |
| Mean | $96,630 | −0.1% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $84,100 | 5,510 | |
| 2 | Midland | $80,540 | 310 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $78,630 | 820 | |
| 4 | Lubbock | $77,240 | 60 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $67,940 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beaumont run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $100,660 goes as far as $103,666 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,666US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,660 a year, 4.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,510 to $115,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $84,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Beaumont, TX?
The median annual wage is $100,660, or $48.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,710, so pay in Beaumont, TX is 4.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Beaumont, TX earns more than $115,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,510 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $84,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,480 jobs in this occupation in Beaumont, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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