The median annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $97,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,650.
Pay spans roughly $77,040 at the 10th percentile to $104,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.96 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $97,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.96 |
| 10th percentile | $77,040 |
| 90th percentile | $104,920 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.