Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Occupation

$60,020
National Median Salary
$28.86
Median Hourly Wage
12,600
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$37,850
$47,270
$60,020
$75,160
$89,660

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

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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