SOC 51-8093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — Virginia
Virginia
Median pay in Virginia is $58,970 a year, 39.0% under the national median of $96,710 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Virginia is $58,970 a year, 39.0% under the national median of $96,710 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,980 and $78,900. The lowest tenth earn under $40,300, while the highest tenth earn more than $103,390.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.28 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Virginia ranks number 39th out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 406th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,300 | −58.3% |
| 25th | $46,980 | −51.4% |
| Median (50th) | $58,970 | −39.0% |
| 75th | $78,900 | −18.4% |
| 90th | $103,390 | +6.9% |
| Mean | $65,530 | −32.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $58,970 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$58,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,328US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,970 a year, 39.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,300 to $103,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $58,970, or $28.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,710, so pay in Virginia is 39.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $103,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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