The average salary for a wellhead pumper in the United States is $69,930, but the range typically falls between $55,700 and $81,080. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $33.62, with a range between $26.78 and $38.98.
There are approximately 18,230 people employed as a wellhead pumper in the United States. With Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota employing the highest number of wellhead pumpers.The state with the best pay for a wellhead pumper is North Dakota, with an average annual salary of $79,660, while New York has the lowest average annual salary of $37,330.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,490 | $18.51 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,700 | $26.78 |
| Median | $71,830 | $34.53 |
| 75th Percentile | $81,080 | $38.98 |
| 90th Percentile | $96,600 | $46.44 |
The salary of a wellhead pumper can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a wellhead pumper in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for wellhead pumpers are North Dakota, Colorado, Texas, Wyoming, New Mexico while the worst states are New York, West Virginia, Montana, Illinois, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $44,440 | $65,810 | $90,190 |
| California | $37,450 | $100,670 | $193,930 |
| Colorado | $50,770 | $72,630 | $95,660 |
| Illinois | $33,730 | $59,930 | $109,650 |
| Kansas | $36,650 | $55,880 | $89,310 |
| Louisiana | $45,270 | $77,060 | $102,320 |
| Michigan | $44,670 | $58,030 | $78,410 |
| Montana | $38,520 | $52,460 | $87,030 |
| New Mexico | $33,650 | $68,380 | $92,960 |
| New York | $29,540 | $37,330 | $45,960 |
| North Dakota | $50,600 | $79,660 | $97,330 |
| Ohio | $33,940 | $51,560 | $68,440 |
| Oklahoma | $44,270 | $61,480 | $75,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,910 | $56,230 | $78,440 |
| Texas | $45,560 | $72,470 | $96,680 |
| West Virginia | $30,040 | $44,260 | $62,450 |
| Wyoming | $51,170 | $73,380 | $98,740 |
Even between cities, the salary of a wellhead pumper can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for wellhead pumpers is Bakersfield, CA with an average salary of $92,100.The city with the lowest average salary for wellhead pumpers is Charleston, WV with an average salary of $40,470.
Areas with highest average salaries for wellhead pumpers
Areas with lowest average salaries for wellhead pumpers
The number of wellhead pumpers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of wellhead pumpers has increased by 6,180. On average, the number of wellhead pumpers has been increasing by 12.8% each year. The salary of wellhead pumpers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of wellhead pumpers has increased by $9,430. On average, the salary of wellhead pumpers has been increasing by 3.9% each year.
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