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Best states for a concrete pump operator
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for concrete pump operators in the United States. Concrete pump operator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for concrete pump operators.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for concrete pump operators. We found that Iowa is the best state in the nation for concrete pump operators, and people in Windsor earn the most in the field.
In order to get you the best states for concrete pump operators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a concrete pump operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for concrete pump operators in 2026
1. Iowa
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 95 Average annual salary: $45,836 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Pennsylvania
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 230 Average annual salary: $45,627 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
3. Kansas
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $43,871 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
4. Michigan
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $46,448 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Location Quotient: 0.53
5. New Jersey
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 787 Average annual salary: $45,514 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 4.26
6. Oregon
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 51 Average annual salary: $48,354 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 0.53
7. North Dakota
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 27 Average annual salary: $42,931 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
8. Minnesota
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 70 Average annual salary: $47,496 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 0.45
9. Tennessee
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $42,030 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
10. Montana
Total concrete pump operator jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $42,553 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 4.32
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Detailed list of the best states for a concrete pump operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $45,836 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 95 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $45,627 | $30,000 | 12,805,537 | 230 |
| 3 | Kansas | $43,871 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 75 |
| 4 | Michigan | $46,448 | $33,000 | 9,962,311 | 96 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $45,514 | $30,000 | 9,005,644 | 787 |
| 6 | Oregon | $48,354 | $36,000 | 4,142,776 | 51 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $42,931 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 27 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $47,496 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 70 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $42,030 | $29,000 | 6,715,984 | 113 |
| 10 | Montana | $42,553 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 116 |
| 11 | Alaska | $45,007 | $40,000 | 739,795 | 98 |
| 12 | Utah | $41,649 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 88 |
| 13 | Texas | $42,443 | $29,000 | 28,304,596 | 402 |
| 14 | Alabama | $41,234 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 89 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $42,280 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 40 |
| 16 | California | $50,270 | $35,000 | 39,536,653 | 310 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $44,519 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 20 |
| 18 | Illinois | $45,910 | $33,000 | 12,802,023 | 122 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $42,856 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 37 |
| 20 | Georgia | $41,090 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 218 |
| 21 | Ohio | $40,559 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 176 |
| 22 | New York | $45,460 | $30,000 | 19,849,399 | 82 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $40,238 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 43 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $38,577 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 74 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $37,766 | $25,000 | 1,059,639 | 140 |
| 26 | Florida | $40,190 | $27,000 | 20,984,400 | 302 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $41,224 | $32,000 | 1,427,538 | 93 |
| 28 | Nevada | $40,496 | $28,000 | 2,998,039 | 35 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $39,718 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 10 |
| 30 | Colorado | $40,514 | $29,000 | 5,607,154 | 87 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $37,033 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 51 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $38,495 | $25,000 | 693,972 | 119 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $40,142 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 1 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $37,319 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,239 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $36,414 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 118 |
| 36 | Delaware | $38,845 | $25,000 | 961,939 | 19 |
| 37 | Missouri | $38,880 | $27,000 | 6,113,532 | 68 |
| 38 | Idaho | $33,830 | $26,000 | 1,716,943 | 65 |
| 39 | Maryland | $38,628 | $26,000 | 6,052,177 | 71 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $35,449 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 57 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $38,460 | $25,000 | 3,588,184 | 13 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $33,009 | $24,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $36,758 | $26,000 | 1,342,795 | 19 |
| 44 | Vermont | $36,434 | $27,000 | 623,657 | 4 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $33,290 | $24,000 | 5,795,483 | 85 |
| 46 | Maine | $29,794 | $23,000 | 1,335,907 | 36 |
| 47 | Washington | $34,452 | $27,000 | 7,405,743 | 83 |
| 48 | Indiana | $32,032 | $22,000 | 6,666,818 | 94 |
| 49 | Arizona | $32,509 | $22,000 | 7,016,270 | 74 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $29,771 | $20,000 | 10,273,419 | 173 |
| 51 | Virginia | $31,250 | $21,000 | 8,470,020 | 115 |
Highest paying states for concrete pump operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Concrete Pump Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $45,836 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $45,627 |
| 3 | Kansas | $43,871 |
| 4 | Michigan | $46,448 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $45,514 |
| 6 | Oregon | $48,354 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $42,931 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $47,496 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $42,030 |
| 10 | Montana | $42,553 |
| 11 | Alaska | $45,007 |
| 12 | Utah | $41,649 |
| 13 | Texas | $42,443 |
| 14 | Alabama | $41,234 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $42,280 |
| 16 | California | $50,270 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $44,519 |
| 18 | Illinois | $45,910 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $42,856 |
| 20 | Georgia | $41,090 |
| 21 | Ohio | $40,559 |
| 22 | New York | $45,460 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $40,238 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $38,577 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $37,766 |
| 26 | Florida | $40,190 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $41,224 |
| 28 | Nevada | $40,496 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $39,718 |
| 30 | Colorado | $40,514 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $37,033 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $38,495 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $40,142 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $37,319 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $36,414 |
| 36 | Delaware | $38,845 |
| 37 | Missouri | $38,880 |
| 38 | Idaho | $33,830 |
| 39 | Maryland | $38,628 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $35,449 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $38,460 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $33,009 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $36,758 |
| 44 | Vermont | $36,434 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $33,290 |
| 46 | Maine | $29,794 |
| 47 | Washington | $34,452 |
| 48 | Indiana | $32,032 |
| 49 | Arizona | $32,509 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $29,771 |
| 51 | Virginia | $31,250 |
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Updated January 8, 2025