Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers OEWS Estimate for Whatcom County
Bellingham, WA estimate used for Whatcom County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
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The middle half of annual wages runs from $99,910 to $105,640 in 2025, a span of $5,730.
The area median is $2,020 (1.9%) above Washington's $103,620 median for this occupation in 2025.
This context describes the full Bellingham, WA labor market, which includes Whatcom County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $82,410 | $39.62 |
| 25th Percentile | $99,910 | $48.03 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $105,640 | $50.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,640 | $50.79 |
| 90th Percentile | $112,950 | $54.30 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in Whatcom County, WA?
The 2025 BLS OEWS median for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in the Bellingham, WA area is $105,640. That published area includes Whatcom County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Whatcom County?
No. BLS estimates 380 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers jobs across the full Bellingham, WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Whatcom County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Whatcom County?
The 2025 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers in the Bellingham, WA area is $112,950. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2025 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Bellingham, WA area, which includes Whatcom County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.