Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Nevada

In Nevada we have BLS pay data for pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) in Las Vegas only, where the average is $63,870 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) average at $63,610 and the median at $57,980 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,960.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$63,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$63,870	$52,980	$46,950	$53,500	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in other states

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

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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