The average salary for a pump operator in Ohio is around $38,820 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $38,820.
Wages typically start from $26,990 and go up to $61,150.
34% below national average Updated in 2018
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$29.40 per hour
$61,150 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$26.25 per hour
$54,600 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$18.66 per hour
$38,820 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$15.07 per hour
$31,340 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$12.98 per hour
$26,990 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 Ohio. On average, they make less than riggers but more than fork lift operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rigger salary | $44K |
| Glazier salary | $43K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $45K |
| Drill press operator salary | $41K |
| Machinist salary | $41K |
| Pump operator salary | $39K |
| Welder salary | $39K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $36K |
| Gem worker salary | $36K |
| Fork lift operator salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)