The average salary for a pump operator in Florida is around $42,740 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $42,740.
Wages typically start from $28,750 and go up to $61,470.
32% below national average Updated in 2018
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$29.55 per hour
$61,470 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$24.44 per hour
$50,840 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$20.55 per hour
$42,740 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$16.72 per hour
$34,780 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$13.82 per hour
$28,750 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 Florida. On average, they make less than tool and die makers but more than gem workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tool and die maker salary | $47K |
| Water treatment plant operator salary | $47K |
| Chemical technician salary | $45K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $41K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $42K |
| Pump operator salary | $43K |
| Machinist salary | $41K |
| Machine assembler salary | $38K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $38K |
| Gem worker salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)