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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$97,150
- Baton Rouge$93,550
- Shreveport$81,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $97,150 | $107,490 | $91,640 | $74,647 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $93,550 | $108,420 | $83,910 | $72,222 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $81,400 | $82,920 | $79,230 | $64,039 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in other states
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary by city and state
More about pay in Louisiana
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8093.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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