Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Louisiana
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Louisiana earn an average of $93,680 a year. That is $3,050 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $90,630. The best-paying metro area is New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $97,150.
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90,630 | $43.57 |
| Louisiana | $93,680 | $45.04 |
| Texas | $84,350 | $40.55 |
| Mississippi | $81,220 | $39.05 |
| Arkansas | $80,110 | $38.51 |
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- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$87,340
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,380
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,750
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Louisiana?
The average is $93,680 a year, and the median is $106,640. That is $3,050 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $90,630.
What is the hourly wage in Louisiana?
$45.04 an hour on average; the median is $51.27.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($97,150), followed by Baton Rouge, LA ($93,550). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($81,400).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #14 of 42 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.