How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Lubbock?
$77,240a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $37.13 an hour or $6,437 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.13
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,980Median: $77,240Highest 10%: $95,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| 75th | $80,430 | $38.67 | |
| 90th | $95,760 | $46.04 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $67,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Lubbock?
The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $37.13 ($77,240 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Lubbock than the national average?
No: $77,240 against $96,710 nationally, 20% less.
How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,100, so Lubbock pays 8% less.
Where does Lubbock rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
41 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Lubbock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,760 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.