The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Virginia is $80,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $83,170.
Pay spans roughly $57,800 at the 10th percentile to $117,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.78 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $80,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $83,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.78 |
| 10th percentile | $57,800 |
| 90th percentile | $117,190 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.