The average salary for a pump operator in Arizona is around $43,940 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $43,940.
Wages typically start from $33,550 and go up to $84,080.
20% below national average Updated in 2018
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$40.43 per hour
$84,080 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$30.12 per hour
$62,640 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$21.13 per hour
$43,940 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$17.82 per hour
$37,060 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$16.13 per hour
$33,550 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 Arizona. On average, they make less than logisticians but more than precious metal workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Logistician salary | $59K |
| Boilermaker salary | $58K |
| Tool and die maker salary | $50K |
| Rigger salary | $55K |
| Petroleum pump system operator salary | $55K |
| Pump operator salary | $44K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $45K |
| Water treatment plant operator salary | $46K |
| Glazier salary | $43K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)