Wellhead Pumpers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for wellhead pumpers in the U.S. is $69,960 ($33.63 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $69,960
- Mean annual wage
- $70,370
- Median hourly wage
- $33.63
- Employment
- 17,990
17,990 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,100 | $21.20 |
| 25th percentile | $52,330 | $25.16 |
| Median (50th) | $69,960 | $33.63 |
| 75th percentile | $82,200 | $39.52 |
| 90th percentile | $98,170 | $47.20 |
Highest-paying states for wellhead pumpers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $79,820 | 1,540 |
| New Mexico | $78,010 | 1,060 |
| Louisiana | $76,930 | 110 |
| Texas | $75,860 | 10,250 |
| Colorado | $72,700 | 370 |
| Arkansas | $64,650 | 90 |
| California | $64,430 | 160 |
| Mississippi | $62,560 | 80 |
| Kansas | $62,400 | 620 |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 | 770 |
Lowest-paying states
- Pennsylvania: $45,490 median annual wage
- Ohio: $46,750 median annual wage
- Michigan: $47,630 median annual wage
- New York: $48,980 median annual wage
- Illinois: $51,440 median annual wage
About this occupation
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
Typical tasks
- Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Prepare trucks and equipment necessary for the type of pumping service required.
- Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools.
- Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
- Change water filters.
- Gauge oil and gas production.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 11.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 50.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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