SOC 53-7072 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in San Francisco-Oakland is $85,241 per year ($40.98/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $60,029. The middle 50% earn between $67,135 and $106,714 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $127,330.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $25.84 | $53,756 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $32.28 | $67,135 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $40.98 | $85,241 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $51.30 | $106,714 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $61.22 | $127,330 | +42.0% |
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 median (P50) annual salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $85,241, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $60,029.
Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $53,756 per year. The 25th percentile is $67,135. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $127,330.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $60,029 vs $85,241 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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