Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Occupation
$60,020
National Median Salary
$28.86
Median Hourly Wage
12,600
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+38.0%
10 Year Change
$43,500
2014 Median
$60,020
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Other Pipeline Transportation | $89,910 | 130 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $84,820 | 80 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $83,980 | 120 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $83,980 | 120 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $82,640 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $84,590 | 110 |
| Washington | $84,010 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $81,900 | 290 |
| Arizona | $81,430 | — |
| Ohio | $81,110 | 90 |
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Other Pipeline Transportation
Water, Sewage and Other Systems
Chemical Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
Oil and Gas Extraction
Warehousing and Storage
Pipeline Transportation
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Coal Mining
