Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $94,250 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.31
10th percentile $51,010
90th percentile $117,190
Employed locally 30
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,010
    25th
    $67,410
    50th (median)
    $94,250
    75th
    $117,190
    90th
    $117,190

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 112% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 12% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $107,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,680
    Pennsylvania $87,390
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,110
    Nevada $56,470

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Richmond, VA is $45.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.34 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 3.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $51,010 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,410.