Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Virginia
Also called: Petroleum Refinery Operators and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Virginia earn a median of $58,970 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($96,710)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,300; the top 10% earn over $103,390. Nationally the range is $57,110 to $115,880.
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers pay in Virginia
How much do petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers make in Virginia?
The median is $58,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,300 and the top 10% earn over $103,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 42 (−39% vs. the national median of $96,710). Living costs are not included.