SOC 53-7072 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers is $60,029 per year ($28.86/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,278 and $75,150 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $89,669 per year. There are approximately 12,600 pump operators, except wellhead pumpers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.20 | $37,856 |
| P25 | $22.73 | $47,278 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.86 | $60,029 |
| P75 | $36.13 | $75,150 |
| P90 | $43.11 | $89,669 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers is $60,029 per year ($28.86/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,278 and $75,150 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers is $89,669 per year ($43.11/hr). The 75th percentile is $75,150 per year.
Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn approximately $37,856 per year ($18.20/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,278 per year.
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