The average salary for a pump operator in the United States is around $45,040 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $45,040.
Wages typically start from $29,000 and go up to $77,860.
26% below national average Updated in 2019
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$37.43 per hour
$77,860 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$28.71 per hour
$59,720 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$21.65 per hour
$45,040 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$16.92 per hour
$35,190 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$13.94 per hour
$29,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Pump operator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $65,100 |
| Indiana | $55,460 |
| Wisconsin | $54,800 |
| California | $54,040 |
| Alaska | $54,030 |
| Montana | $53,580 |
| Utah | $53,160 |
| Illinois | $53,050 |
| Alabama | $52,170 |
| Minnesota | $49,930 |
| West Virginia | $49,410 |
| New Hampshire | $48,640 |
| Louisiana | $48,300 |
| Kentucky | $47,200 |
| Washington | $46,250 |
| New Jersey | $44,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,620 |
| North Dakota | $44,100 |
| Arizona | $43,940 |
| New York | $43,490 |
| Michigan | $43,360 |
| Massachusetts | $43,000 |
| Florida | $42,740 |
| Texas | $41,200 |
| North Carolina | $40,290 |
| Georgia | $39,870 |
| Oklahoma | $39,510 |
| Colorado | $39,010 |
| Ohio | $38,820 |
| Oregon | $37,830 |
| Tennessee | $37,760 |
| Kansas | $37,250 |
| Mississippi | $36,080 |
| Nebraska | $34,140 |
| Missouri | $33,280 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,610 |
How do pump operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Pump operators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than sheet metal workers but more than gem workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sheet metal worker salary | $49K |
| Water treatment plant operator salary | $48K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $48K |
| Chemical technician salary | $47K |
| Faller salary | $45K |
| Pump operator salary | $45K |
| Machinist salary | $44K |
| Glazier salary | $44K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $41K |
| Gem worker salary | $41K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)