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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Midland, TX

The median petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Midland, TX earns $80,540 a year, 17% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,457 a month.

10th percentile
$46,950
25th percentile
$66,200
Median percentile
$80,540
75th percentile
$97,530
90th percentile
$101,300

Based on 310 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$65,490 take-home a year
Gross pay$80,540
Federal income tax−$8,889
Social Security + Medicare−$6,161
Texas income tax (approx.)−$0
Monthly take-home$5,457
Every two weeks$2,519

Does it go far here?

$84,086Median pay in Midland, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 95.8 vs 100).
26%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,400 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Midland, TX

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$172,520
Petroleum Engineers$172,070
Managers, All Other$154,630
Sales Managers$139,380
General and Operations Managers$132,420
Construction Managers$118,630
Accountants and Auditors$100,890
Project Management Specialists$98,170

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