How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Dallas?
$67,940a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $32.66 an hour or $5,662 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.66
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $67,940Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $67,940 | $32.66 | |
| 75th | $92,560 | $44.50 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.42 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| Beaumont, TX | $100,700 |
| Houston, TX | $84,100 |
| Midland, TX | $80,540 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,630 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $32.66 ($67,940 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $67,940 against $96,710 nationally, 30% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,100, so Dallas pays 19% less.
Where does Dallas rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
47 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.