Wellhead Pumpers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $69,960 · Median hourly: $33.63 · Employment: 17,990
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,100 | $21.20 |
| 25th | $52,330 | $25.16 |
| Median | $69,960 | $33.63 |
| 75th | $82,200 | $39.52 |
| 90th | $98,170 | $47.20 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-7073
- Total U.S. employment: 17,990
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $33.63 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $69,950 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $69,960.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $64,650 | $31.08 | -7.6% | 90 |
| California | $64,430 | $30.98 | -7.9% | 160 |
| Colorado | $72,700 | $34.95 | +3.9% | 370 |
| Illinois | $51,440 | $24.73 | -26.5% | 240 |
| Kansas | $62,400 | $30.00 | -10.8% | 620 |
| Louisiana | $76,930 | $36.99 | +10.0% | 110 |
| Michigan | $47,630 | $22.90 | -31.9% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $62,560 | $30.08 | -10.6% | 80 |
| Montana | $57,830 | $27.80 | -17.3% | 90 |
| New Mexico | $78,010 | $37.50 | +11.5% | 1,060 |
| New York | $48,980 | $23.55 | -30.0% | 50 |
| North Dakota | $79,820 | $38.38 | +14.1% | 1,540 |
| Ohio | $46,750 | $22.47 | -33.2% | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 | $29.51 | -12.3% | 770 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,490 | $21.87 | -35.0% | 640 |
| Texas | $75,860 | $36.47 | +8.4% | 10,250 |
| Utah | $59,970 | $28.83 | -14.3% | 130 |
| West Virginia | $52,170 | $25.08 | -25.4% | 660 |
| Wyoming | $57,200 | $27.50 | -18.2% | 490 |
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 wellhead pumpers?
The median annual wage for wellhead pumpers is $69,960 ($33.63 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays 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 wellhead pumpers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 17,990 wellhead pumpers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do wellhead pumpers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.63. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.