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Job outlook for pump mechanics in the United States
Pump mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pump mechanic job growth rate is 14% from 2018-2028.
About 69,700 new jobs for pump mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Pump mechanic salaries have increased 11% for pump mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,784 pump mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 34,694 active pump mechanic job openings in the US.
The average pump mechanic salary is $50,382.
Are pump mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, pump mechanic jobs are in demand. Pump mechanic demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Pump mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pump mechanic jobs and the average pump mechanic salary over time.
Pump mechanic jobs over time
Pump mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,784 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,122 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,165 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,505 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 8,949 | 0.00% |
Average pump mechanic salary over time
Pump mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,382 | $24.22 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $48,657 | $23.39 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $47,522 | $22.85 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $46,632 | $22.42 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $45,434 | $21.84 | +0.7% |
Pump mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pump mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pump mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pump mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 609 | 19% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 189 | 18% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 120 | 16% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 109 | 15% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 85 | 15% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 130 | 14% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 88 | 14% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 638 | 13% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 256 | 13% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 231 | 13% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 178 | 13% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 853 | 12% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 493 | 12% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 371 | 12% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,122 | 11% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 746 | 11% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 622 | 11% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 326 | 11% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 146 | 11% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 98 | 11% |
Most common cities for pump mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport | 3 | 2% | $52,152 |
| 2 | Odessa | 2 | 2% | $51,976 |
| 3 | Richmond | 2 | 2% | $69,045 |
| 4 | Jupiter | 1 | 2% | $39,426 |
| 5 | Port Orange | 1 | 2% | $38,972 |
| 6 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $39,295 |
| 7 | Bossier City | 1 | 1% | $52,132 |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | 1 | 1% | $42,626 |
| 9 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $50,767 |
| 10 | Pembroke Pines | 1 | 1% | $39,511 |
| 11 | Houston | 4 | 0% | $50,789 |
| 12 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $64,608 |
| 13 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $56,910 |