SOC 537073

Wellhead Pumpers

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

National Median

$70,010

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$70,010

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,110

Experienced (90th pct)

$97,470

Total Employed

17,350

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	$39,110 - $54,450
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$54,450 - $80,720
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$80,720 - $97,470

Highest Paying Locations for Wellhead Pumpers

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

$84,260

+20.4% vs national

North Dakota

$83,450

+19.2% vs national

Arkansas

$80,930

+15.6% vs national

Midland, TX

$79,640

+13.8% vs national

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

$78,560

+12.2% vs national

Wellhead Pumpers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$84,260	790
North Dakota	$83,450	910
Arkansas	$80,930	110
Midland, TX	$79,640	1,470
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$78,560	220
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$78,290	3,940
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$78,230	920
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$77,850	810
Wyoming	$77,790	410
Casper, WY	$77,260	100
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$76,210	110
Louisiana	$75,690	180
Texas	$75,590	9,910
San Angelo, TX	$73,370	90
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$70,870	40
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$70,350	70
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$70,010	1,210
Tyler, TX	$69,340	80
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$68,530	N/A
New Mexico	$68,220	1,320
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$66,890	150
Utah	$66,890	180
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$66,670	110
Columbus, OH	$65,860	N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$64,570	40
Tulsa, OK	$64,570	110
Amarillo, TX	$64,500	50
Oklahoma City, OK	$63,790	170
Oklahoma	$63,790	440
Akron, OH	$62,540	40
Canton-Massillon, OH	$62,460	40
Montana	$61,780	130
Colorado	$61,170	380
Ohio	$60,730	300
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$60,610	40
Kansas nonmetropolitan area	$60,560	450
Kansas	$60,560	520
Greeley, CO	$60,410	150
Wichita, KS	$60,330	50
California	$60,220	190
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$60,160	210
Longview, TX	$60,060	140
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$59,840	320
Illinois	$59,580	330
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$59,580	80
Farmington, NM	$59,510	80
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$58,780	160
Abilene, TX	$57,820	60
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$55,460	N/A
Michigan	$55,090	190

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Wellhead Pumpers?

The national median annual salary for Wellhead Pumpers is $70,010, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Wellhead Pumperss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Wellhead Pumperss is West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $84,260.

How much can an experienced Wellhead Pumpers make?

Top-earning Wellhead Pumperss (90th percentile) make $97,470 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.