The average salary for a pump operators, except wellhead pumper in the United States is $58,650, but the range typically falls between $43,720 and $72,680. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.2, with a range between $21.02 and $34.94.
There are approximately 11,570 people employed as a pump operators, except wellhead pumper in the United States. With Texas, Louisiana, California employing the highest number of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers.The state with the best pay for a pump operators, except wellhead pumper is North Dakota, with an average annual salary of $77,830, while Georgia has the lowest average annual salary of $43,640.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,290 | $17.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,720 | $21.02 |
| Median | $54,690 | $26.29 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,680 | $34.94 |
| 90th Percentile | $85,430 | $41.07 |
The salary of a pump operators, except wellhead pumper can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a pump operators, except wellhead pumper in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers are North Dakota, Ohio, New Jersey, Utah, Missouri while the worst states are Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, Kansas, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,070 | $59,480 | $82,330 |
| Alaska | $24,550 | $63,970 | $99,470 |
| Arizona | $44,960 | $65,310 | $107,950 |
| California | $36,800 | $53,320 | $75,160 |
| Colorado | $37,910 | $52,160 | $74,970 |
| Florida | $37,330 | $49,640 | $63,080 |
| Georgia | $27,390 | $43,640 | $77,590 |
| Idaho | $43,750 | $61,190 | $78,000 |
| Indiana | $37,570 | $56,470 | $77,390 |
| Kansas | $39,320 | $49,520 | $64,160 |
| Kentucky | $30,510 | $49,930 | $82,420 |
| Louisiana | $43,720 | $60,810 | $85,870 |
| Maine | $40,520 | $53,210 | $94,420 |
| Maryland | $33,920 | $50,900 | $58,960 |
| Michigan | $32,080 | $64,320 | $97,290 |
| Minnesota | $36,610 | $66,760 | $102,190 |
| Mississippi | $43,980 | $48,670 | $61,400 |
| Missouri | $48,660 | $66,600 | $83,080 |
| Montana | $54,540 | $69,600 | $91,040 |
| New Jersey | $56,000 | $77,060 | $127,920 |
| New Mexico | $46,210 | $56,710 | $74,530 |
| New York | $40,710 | $58,190 | $75,360 |
| North Carolina | $37,890 | $44,600 | $48,330 |
| North Dakota | $59,590 | $77,830 | $112,720 |
| Ohio | $34,220 | $64,800 | $100,070 |
| Oklahoma | $45,580 | $65,570 | $88,490 |
| Oregon | $31,680 | $45,230 | $55,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,220 | $65,660 | $97,940 |
| Tennessee | $34,150 | $54,860 | $67,340 |
| Texas | $35,080 | $57,030 | $83,290 |
| Utah | $50,170 | $68,190 | $84,030 |
| Virginia | $30,360 | $47,750 | $63,520 |
| Washington | $54,690 | $76,720 | $116,740 |
| West Virginia | $34,590 | $60,170 | $87,560 |
| Wisconsin | $36,230 | $54,590 | $73,280 |
| Wyoming | $38,990 | $73,580 | $104,690 |
Even between cities, the salary of a pump operators, except wellhead pumper can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $90,000.The city with the lowest average salary for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers is Lakeland-Winter Haven area, FL with an average salary of $41,960.
Areas with highest average salaries for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers
Areas with lowest average salaries for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers
The number of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers has increased by 990. On average, the number of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers has been increasing by 2.3% each year. The salary of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers has increased by $6,820. On average, the salary of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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