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How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Wheeling?

$81,090a year

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area. That is $38.99 an hour or $6,758 a month.

Hourly
$38.99
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
34 of 49
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,090Median: $81,090Highest 10%: $91,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$81,090$38.99
25th$81,090$38.99
Median$81,090$38.99
75th$86,430$41.55
90th$91,440$43.96

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.

Huntington, WV$78,670
Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in West Virginia Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Wheeling

Same field, median yearly pay.

Gas Plant Operator$82,720
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,420
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$63,040
Machinist$58,780
Welder$49,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,330
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,190
Inspector$44,350
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$35,510
Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,220
Salaries for every job in Wheeling, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Wheeling?

The median hourly pay in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area is $38.99 ($81,090 a year).

Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Wheeling than the national average?

No: $81,090 against $96,710 nationally, 16% less.

How does Wheeling compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $83,910, so Wheeling pays 3% less.

Where does Wheeling rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?

34 of 49 metro areas with data.

How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Wheeling?

The lowest-paid 10% make $81,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,440 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.