Best Paying Industries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
$60,020
National Median Salary
42
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $89,910 | +49.8% | 130 |
| 2 | Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $84,820 | +41.3% | 80 |
| 3 | Chemical Manufacturing | $83,980 | +39.9% | 120 |
| 4 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $83,980 | +39.9% | 120 |
| 5 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $82,640 | +37.7% | 40 |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $79,540 | +32.5% | 1,160 |
| 7 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $78,940 | +31.5% | 360 |
| 8 | Warehousing and Storage | $77,820 | +29.7% | 340 |
| 9 | Pipeline Transportation | $77,760 | +29.6% | 2,040 |
| 10 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $75,920 | +26.5% | 750 |
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