SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Midland
Midland, TX · 5 metro areas compared
In Midland, TX the median wage is $80,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Midland, TX the median wage is $80,540. That is 16.7% lower than the national median of $96,710. Pay ranges from under $46,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,200 to $97,530.
Employment stands at 310, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Beaumont records the highest median at $100,660. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 76th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | −51.5% |
| 25th | $66,200 | −31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $80,540 | −16.7% |
| 75th | $97,530 | +0.8% |
| 90th | $101,300 | +4.7% |
| Mean | $80,360 | −16.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $100,660 | 1,480 | |
| 2 | Houston | $84,100 | 5,510 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $78,630 | 820 | |
| 4 | Lubbock | $77,240 | 60 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $67,940 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $80,540 goes as far as $82,945 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,945US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,540 a year, 16.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,950 to $101,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $100,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $80,540, or $38.72 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 Midland, TX is 16.7% lower. 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 Midland, TX earns more than $101,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,950 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 Beaumont, at $100,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Midland, 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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