The average salary for a pump operator in Oregon is around $37,830 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $37,830.
Wages typically start from $28,160 and go up to $79,660.
26% below national average Updated in 2018
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$38.30 per hour
$79,660 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$34.76 per hour
$72,300 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$18.19 per hour
$37,830 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$15.61 per hour
$32,460 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$13.54 per hour
$28,160 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 Oregon. On average, they make less than glaziers but more than log graders.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Glazier salary | $47K |
| Gem worker salary | $41K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $41K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $51K |
| Drill press operator salary | $40K |
| Pump operator salary | $38K |
| Machinist salary | $47K |
| Chemical technician salary | $46K |
| Welder salary | $44K |
| Log grader salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)