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Pump operator salary
Average pump operator salary
$42,590
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Average pump operator salary by state
Highest paying states for pump operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $47,462 | $22.82 |
| 2 | Texas | $46,360 | $22.29 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $50,806 | $24.43 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $47,436 | $22.81 |
| 5 | Iowa | $46,651 | $22.43 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $45,712 | $21.98 |
| 7 | Michigan | $47,626 | $22.90 |
| 8 | Oregon | $49,640 | $23.87 |
| 9 | Alabama | $44,975 | $21.62 |
| 10 | Kansas | $46,392 | $22.30 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $48,029 | $23.09 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $45,077 | $21.67 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $46,440 | $22.33 |
| 14 | Georgia | $44,665 | $21.47 |
| 15 | California | $52,869 | $25.42 |
| 16 | Utah | $43,184 | $20.76 |
| 17 | Alaska | $45,511 | $21.88 |
| 18 | Montana | $43,118 | $20.73 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $47,945 | $23.05 |
| 20 | Illinois | $46,969 | $22.58 |
| 21 | Nevada | $42,605 | $20.48 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $40,370 | $19.41 |
| 23 | New York | $47,383 | $22.78 |
| 24 | Florida | $44,232 | $21.27 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $42,270 | $20.32 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $39,606 | $19.04 |
| 27 | Ohio | $41,699 | $20.05 |
| 28 | Colorado | $42,424 | $20.40 |
| 29 | Delaware | $40,485 | $19.46 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $41,526 | $19.96 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $39,509 | $18.99 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $40,353 | $19.40 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $38,962 | $18.73 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $42,295 | $20.33 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $41,125 | $19.77 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $39,999 | $19.23 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $38,943 | $18.72 |
| 38 | Maryland | $40,213 | $19.33 |
| 39 | Missouri | $41,014 | $19.72 |
| 40 | Idaho | $34,763 | $16.71 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $40,248 | $19.35 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $38,243 | $18.39 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $34,002 | $16.35 |
| 44 | Vermont | $37,603 | $18.08 |
| 45 | Virginia | $32,564 | $15.66 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $33,912 | $16.30 |
| 47 | Arizona | $34,887 | $16.77 |
| 48 | Indiana | $32,995 | $15.86 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $31,610 | $15.20 |
| 50 | Washington | $35,150 | $16.90 |
| 51 | Maine | $30,627 | $14.72 |
Pump operator salary details
A pump operator's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pump operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| Average | $42,590 | $3,549 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying pump operator jobs
The highest paying types of pump operators are cable maintainer, pump oiler, and field operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Operator | $42,202 | $3,517 | $20.29 | 81,407 |
| Equipment Operator | $31,739 | $2,645 | $15.26 | 62,473 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
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Pump operator salary trends
The average pump operator salary has risen by $3,738 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pump operator earned $38,852 annually, but today, they earn $42,590 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for pump operators over the last decade.
Compare pump operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pump operator salary over time
Compare pump operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pump operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,600 | $20.48 | +6.3% |
| 2024 | $39,900 | $19.18 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $39,300 | $18.90 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $38,500 | $18.52 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $37,600 | $18.08 | +0.1% |
Recently added pump operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker-Hannifin, Corporation | Front Pump Operator-2Nd Shift | Goshen, IN | 06/10/2025 | $43,514 |
| Cemstone | Pump Operator | Saint Paul, MN | 06/09/2025 | $73,045 |
| Cemstone | Pump Operator | Saint Paul, MN | 05/27/2025 | $73,045 |
| Imia | Paint Pump Operator | Bremerton, WA | 05/17/2025 | $45,914 |
| Labor Finders | Concert Line Pump Operator | Cairo, GA | 05/10/2025 | $33,392 |
| Cargill | Pickle Pump Spice Room Operator | Waco, TX | 05/07/2025 | $42,888 |
| Cemstone | Pump Operator | Saint Paul, MN | 04/28/2025 | $73,045 |
| Cargill | Pickle Pump Injector Operator | Waco, TX | 04/20/2025 | $44,557 |
| Imia | Paint Pump Operator | Bremerton, WA | 04/15/2025 | $45,914 |
| Schlumberger | Pump Operator | Maurice, LA | 04/12/2025 | $41,740 |
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