How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Texas?
$84,100a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in Texas. That is $40.43 an hour or $7,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.43
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 10,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,670Median: $84,100Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $75,210 | $36.16 | |
| Median | $84,100 | $40.43 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.29 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.24 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $100,700 |
| Houston, TX | $84,100 |
| Midland, TX | $80,540 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,630 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $67,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| 18. Iowa | $90,160 |
| 19. New York | $88,880 |
| 20. Arkansas | $86,580 |
| 21. Texas | $84,100 |
| 22. Michigan | $84,030 |
| 23. West Virginia | $83,910 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $40.43 ($84,100 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $84,100 against $96,710 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 42 states.
Which city in Texas pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $100,700 a year.
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.