The average salary for a pump operator in California is around $54,040 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $54,040.
Wages typically start from $33,310 and go up to $80,360.
27% below national average Updated in 2018
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$38.63 per hour
$80,360 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$32.49 per hour
$67,570 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$25.98 per hour
$54,040 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$18.98 per hour
$39,490 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$16.02 per hour
$33,310 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 California. On average, they make less than riggers but more than welders.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rigger salary | $57K |
| Tool and die maker salary | $55K |
| Faller salary | $51K |
| Logging worker salary | $51K |
| Sheet metal worker salary | $54K |
| Pump operator salary | $54K |
| Mining machine operator salary | $45K |
| Machinist salary | $45K |
| Chemical technician salary | $44K |
| Welder salary | $43K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)