Top 15 cities for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers by average salary
| Beaumont, TX | $82,830 |
|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $76,690 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $75,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,050 |
| Houston, TX | $71,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,320 |
| New York, NY | $70,800 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $69,160 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $68,850 |
| Portland, OR | $67,630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,100 |
| Shreveport, LA | $66,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $65,020 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $64,180 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,070 |
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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by state
Illinois pays pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) the most statewide, $90,400 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $90,400 | $92,310 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $80,530 | $80,210 | 120 | 1 | $76,690 | $76,690 |
| Wyoming | $74,530 | $77,820 | 290 | 1 | $60,920 | $60,920 |
| North Dakota | $74,500 | $81,400 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $74,450 | $57,030 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $74,430 | $69,540 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $73,950 | $64,990 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $71,720 | $71,770 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 | $60,320 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $69,060 | $59,700 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $68,140 | $61,450 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $67,940 | $64,700 | 150 | 1 | $75,980 | $75,980 |
| Utah | $67,520 | $61,590 | 250 | 1 | $68,850 | $68,850 |
| Idaho | $67,420 | $60,200 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $67,330 | $61,770 | 2,110 | 7 | $82,830 | $61,370 |
| Connecticut | $67,090 | $71,890 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $65,060 | $64,110 | 1,370 | 4 | $69,160 | $46,250 |
| Virginia | $65,020 | $66,500 | 150 | 1 | $63,360 | $63,360 |
| Alabama | $64,200 | $66,890 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $63,610 | $57,980 | 150 | 1 | $63,870 | $63,870 |
| Maine | $62,440 | $51,370 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $61,940 | $58,920 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $61,890 | $64,050 | 130 | 1 | $62,760 | $62,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,450 | $60,660 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $60,560 | $57,660 | 1,220 | 6 | $74,050 | $47,210 |
| Indiana | $60,520 | $60,620 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $59,940 | $54,540 | 630 | 4 | $67,630 | $52,810 |
| Mississippi | $58,980 | $61,670 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $58,850 | $46,680 | n/a | 1 | $54,020 | $54,020 |
| Florida | $57,040 | $59,120 | 510 | 3 | $59,030 | $50,840 |
| New York | $55,230 | $48,010 | 300 | 3 | $70,800 | $47,460 |
| Kentucky | $52,130 | $46,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $50,460 | $46,900 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $48,830 | $46,170 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $48,060 | $52,120 | 80 | 1 | $51,010 | $51,010 |
| North Carolina | $46,260 | $45,890 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $45,390 | $44,650 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $36,460 | $35,370 | 90 | 1 | $35,440 | $35,440 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | $82,830 | $82,090 | $39.82 | 90 |
| Anchorage, AK | $76,690 | $75,810 | $36.87 | 60 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $75,980 | $79,010 | $36.53 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,050 | $71,780 | $35.60 | 110 |
| Houston, TX | $71,560 | $76,670 | $34.40 | 770 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,320 | $63,110 | $34.29 | 210 |
| New York, NY | $70,800 | $63,540 | $34.04 | 410 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $69,160 | $79,840 | $33.25 | 100 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $68,850 | $67,550 | $33.10 | 90 |
| Portland, OR | $67,630 | $63,480 | $32.52 | 300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,100 | $63,060 | $32.26 | 250 |
| Shreveport, LA | $66,510 | $64,220 | $31.98 | 100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $65,020 | $60,990 | $31.26 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $64,180 | $59,300 | $30.85 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,070 | $59,250 | $30.80 | 60 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $63,870 | $52,980 | $30.71 | 110 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,360 | $66,920 | $30.46 | 60 |
| Atlanta, GA | $62,760 | $64,050 | $30.18 | 120 |
| Longview, TX | $61,370 | $53,720 | $29.51 | 50 |
| Midland, TX | $61,370 | $54,800 | $29.51 | 270 |
| Casper, WY | $60,920 | $60,130 | $29.29 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,530 | $59,540 | $29.10 | 40 |
| Bend, OR | $60,310 | $57,730 | $29.00 | 40 |
| Houma, LA | $60,160 | $62,820 | $28.92 | 70 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $59,030 | $57,930 | $28.38 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,080 | $53,980 | $27.44 | 90 |
| Orlando, FL | $55,530 | $53,930 | $26.70 | 70 |
| Greeley, CO | $54,020 | $45,730 | $25.97 | n/a |
| Albany, OR | $53,340 | $48,150 | $25.64 | 50 |
| Salem, OR | $52,810 | $48,200 | $25.39 | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,010 | $54,040 | $24.52 | 30 |
| Lakeland, FL | $50,840 | $42,640 | $24.44 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,540 | $45,620 | $22.86 | 30 |
| Albany, NY | $47,460 | $46,740 | $22.82 | 50 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,210 | $39,520 | $22.70 | 30 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,250 | $38,360 | $22.23 | 120 |
| San Juan, PR | $35,440 | $35,360 | $17.04 | 70 |
Related jobs
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandU.S. average $42,260
- Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsU.S. average $48,370
- Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentU.S. average $36,980
- Packers and Packagers, HandU.S. average $37,540
- Stockers and Order FillersU.S. average $39,540
- Machine Feeders and OffbearersU.S. average $43,660
- Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsU.S. average $52,820
- Crane and Tower OperatorsU.S. average $72,130
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary: questions
Where do pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) make the most money?
In Beaumont, TX, with an average of $82,830 a year, among the 37 metro areas we cover.
What is the average pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) salary in the U.S.?
$63,960 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $61,770, so half of pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) earn more than that and half less.
What salary should pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) nationwide earn between $47,560 (25th percentile) and $77,210 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) the most?
Illinois, with a statewide average of $90,400 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $35,440 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7072.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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