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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $96,630 | $100,660 | $87,730 | $76,809 | 90 |
| Houston | $84,880 | $84,100 | $77,560 | $68,543 | 99 |
| Corpus Christi | $83,690 | $78,630 | $77,220 | $67,706 | 93 |
| Midland | $80,360 | $80,540 | $66,200 | $65,363 | 96 |
| Lubbock | $73,010 | $77,240 | $62,550 | $60,193 | 91 |
| Dallas | $70,240 | $67,940 | $48,180 | $58,244 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8093.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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