The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Virginia is $65,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,630.
Pay spans roughly $45,730 at the 10th percentile to $74,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.60 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $65,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.60 |
| 10th percentile | $45,730 |
| 90th percentile | $74,730 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.