SOC 537072

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

National Median

$60,020

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$60,020

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,850

Experienced (90th pct)

$89,660

Total Employed

12,600

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,850 - $47,270
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,270 - $75,160
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$75,160 - $89,660

Highest Paying Locations for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

$92,700

+54.4% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$85,440

+42.4% vs national

Illinois

$84,590

+40.9% vs national

Washington

$84,010

+40.0% vs national

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$83,770

+39.6% vs national

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$92,700	120
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$85,440	70
Illinois	$84,590	110
Washington	$84,010	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$83,770	50
New Jersey	$81,900	290
Arizona	$81,430	N/A
Ohio	$81,110	90
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$80,560	290
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$80,100	110
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$79,300	200
Colorado	$79,140	80
Wyoming	$78,810	240
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$77,390	110
Longview, TX	$77,190	40
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA	$76,460	60
North Dakota	$75,960	230
Utah	$73,840	200
Monroe, LA	$73,370	50
Alaska	$72,990	140
Corpus Christi, TX	$72,630	70
Montana	$71,550	70
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA	$68,590	30
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	$66,620	30
Virginia	$65,720	210
Anchorage, AK	$64,380	50
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$64,230	60
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$63,960	70
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	$62,490	110
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$61,770	260
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$61,670	130
Minnesota	$61,630	60
Mississippi	$61,250	70
Wisconsin	$61,040	80
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$61,030	30
Louisiana	$60,840	1,510
Indiana	$60,680	N/A
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$60,670	40
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$60,480	30
Florida	$60,370	760
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$60,350	560
Idaho	$60,130	N/A
Odessa, TX	$59,920	50
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$59,860	90
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$59,390	140
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$59,320	60
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	$59,110	40
Texas	$58,670	4,280
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$58,600	1,540
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$58,320	230

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers?

The national median annual salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers is $60,020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumperss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumperss is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $92,700.

How much can an experienced Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make?

Top-earning Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumperss (90th percentile) make $89,660 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.