How much does a pump operator make in Virginia?
$66,500a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Virginia. That is $31.97 an hour or $5,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.97
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,090Median: $66,500Highest 10%: $75,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,090 | $25.52 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| 75th | $66,920 | $32.17 | |
| 90th | $75,400 | $36.25 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $66,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 6. Montana | $71,770 |
| 7. Michigan | $69,540 |
| 8. Alabama | $66,890 |
| 9. Virginia | $66,500 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,990 |
| 11. Ohio | $64,700 |
| 12. Louisiana | $64,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $31.97 ($66,500 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $66,500 against $61,770 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Virginia rank for pump operator pay?
Virginia ranks 9 of 37 states.
Which city in Virginia pays pump operators the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $66,920 a year.
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.