Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$67,380
National Median
$97,540
Employment
400
Entry Level (10th)
$43,680
Top Earners (90th)
$107,550
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $30,160 less than the national median for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugerss.
There are 0.464 petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 2.05).
Other States for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $107,270 | 3,640 |
| Alaska | $105,380 | 280 |
| Ohio | $104,140 | 720 |
| Kansas | $102,200 | 1,030 |
| Utah | $101,920 | 660 |
| New Jersey | $101,340 | 470 |
| Washington | $99,690 | 1,030 |
| Louisiana | $98,930 | 3,520 |
| Minnesota | $98,720 | 570 |
| Illinois | $98,240 | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $98,010 | 240 |
| Texas | $97,970 | 12,060 |
| Montana | $97,840 | 570 |
| Wyoming | $96,470 | 700 |
| Iowa | $93,760 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $89,850 | 1,340 |
| Hawaii | $87,420 | 300 |
| Michigan | $87,390 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,390 | 1,030 |
| Tennessee | $84,340 | 160 |