Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Northern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,450 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.16
10th percentile $62,340
90th percentile $94,250
Employed locally 110
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,340
    25th
    $79,190
    50th (median)
    $81,450
    75th
    $94,250
    90th
    $94,250

    Top-paying metros for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $115,980
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,550
    Tulsa, OK $110,180
    Vallejo, CA $107,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,270

    Related occupations in Northern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,620
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,080
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,780
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers make per hour in Northern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northern West Virginia is $39.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

    Is Northern West Virginia above or below average for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Northern West Virginia is 16.5% below the national median of $97,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Northern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $62,340 per year in Northern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,190.