Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $81,090 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.99
10th percentile $81,090
90th percentile $91,440
Employed locally 50
National median $97,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,090
    25th
    $81,090
    50th (median)
    $81,090
    75th
    $86,430
    90th
    $91,440

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary vs area income 138% Median Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,680
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,660

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $51,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $38.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.96 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling 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 Wheeling, WV-OH is 16.9% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (10th percentile) earn around $81,090 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,090.