Petroleum Pump System Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A petroleum pump system operator earns a median of $96,710 a year ($46.50 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $90,630. About 33,160 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $96,710
- Gross pay
- $3,719.62
- Federal income tax
- −$478.70
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$230.62
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$53.93
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,956.36
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $96,710
- Federal
- $12,446
- FICA
- $7,398
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $76,865
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-8093). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $46.50; the average is $43.57.
What is the salary range for a petroleum pump system operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $57,110 and the top 10% earn over $115,880 a year.
How much is $96,710 after taxes?
About $76,865 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $70,859 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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