The average salary for a pump operator in Texas is around $41,200 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $41,200.
Wages typically start from $27,750 and go up to $69,530.
34% below national average Updated in 2018
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$33.43 per hour
$69,530 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$25.31 per hour
$52,640 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$19.81 per hour
$41,200 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$15.06 per hour
$31,320 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$13.34 per hour
$27,750 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 Texas. On average, they make less than logging workers but more than metal casters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Logging worker salary | $48K |
| Rigger salary | $50K |
| Drill press operator salary | $42K |
| Machinist salary | $46K |
| Welder salary | $43K |
| Pump operator salary | $41K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $38K |
| Gem worker salary | $38K |
| Sheet metal worker salary | $39K |
| Metal caster salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)