Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $61,770 · Median hourly: $29.70 · Employment: 9,780
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,420 | $18.95 |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.86 |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 |
| 75th | $77,210 | $37.12 |
| 90th | $91,820 | $44.14 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-7072
- Total U.S. employment: 9,780
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $39,420, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $91,820 — a 2.3x gap between entry-level and top earners.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $39,420, median pay is $61,770, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $91,820.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $66,890 | $32.16 | +8.3% | 100 |
| Alaska | $80,210 | $38.56 | +29.9% | 120 |
| California | $57,660 | $27.72 | -6.7% | 1,220 |
| Colorado | $46,680 | $22.44 | -24.4% | 0 |
| Connecticut | $71,890 | $34.56 | +16.4% | 30 |
| Florida | $59,120 | $28.42 | -4.3% | 510 |
| Georgia | $64,050 | $30.79 | +3.7% | 130 |
| Idaho | $60,200 | $28.94 | -2.5% | 0 |
| Illinois | $92,310 | $44.38 | +49.4% | 50 |
| Indiana | $60,620 | $29.14 | -1.9% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $46,600 | $22.40 | -24.6% | 40 |
| Louisiana | $64,110 | $30.82 | +3.8% | 1,370 |
| Maine | $51,370 | $24.70 | -16.8% | 0 |
| Michigan | $69,540 | $33.43 | +12.6% | 40 |
| Minnesota | $59,700 | $28.70 | -3.4% | 60 |
| Mississippi | $61,670 | $29.65 | -0.2% | 70 |
| Missouri | $44,650 | $21.47 | -27.7% | 70 |
| Montana | $71,770 | $34.51 | +16.2% | 50 |
| Nebraska | $46,170 | $22.20 | -25.3% | 0 |
| Nevada | $57,980 | $27.87 | -6.1% | 150 |
| New Jersey | $64,990 | $31.24 | +5.2% | 310 |
| New Mexico | $58,920 | $28.33 | -4.6% | 80 |
| New York | $48,010 | $23.08 | -22.3% | 300 |
| North Carolina | $45,890 | $22.06 | -25.7% | 180 |
| North Dakota | $81,400 | $39.14 | +31.8% | 70 |
| Ohio | $64,700 | $31.11 | +4.7% | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $46,900 | $22.55 | -24.1% | 90 |
| Oregon | $54,540 | $26.22 | -11.7% | 630 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,660 | $29.16 | -1.8% | 190 |
| Tennessee | $52,120 | $25.06 | -15.6% | 80 |
| Texas | $61,770 | $29.70 | 0.0% | 2,110 |
| Utah | $61,590 | $29.61 | -0.3% | 250 |
| Virginia | $66,500 | $31.97 | +7.7% | 150 |
| Washington | $57,030 | $27.42 | -7.7% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $61,450 | $29.54 | -0.5% | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $60,320 | $29.00 | -2.3% | 70 |
| Wyoming | $77,820 | $37.41 | +26.0% | 290 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers?
The median annual wage for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers is $61,770 ($29.70 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays pump operators, except wellhead pumpers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many pump operators, except wellhead pumpers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 9,780 pump operators, except wellhead pumpers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do pump operators, except wellhead pumpers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.70. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.