Wellhead Pumpers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for wellhead pumpers is $33.63 an hour ($69,960 a year). About 17,990 people work in this job there.
Pay range for wellhead pumpers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.20 | $44,100 |
| 25% of workers | $25.16 | $52,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.63 | $69,960 |
| 75% of workers | $39.52 | $82,200 |
| 90% of workers | $47.20 | $98,170 |
Best-paying states for wellhead pumpers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $79,820 | 1,540 |
| New Mexico | $78,010 | 1,060 |
| Louisiana | $76,930 | 110 |
| Texas | $75,860 | 10,250 |
| Colorado | $72,700 | 370 |
| Arkansas | $64,650 | 90 |
| California | $64,430 | 160 |
| Mississippi | $62,560 | 80 |
| Kansas | $62,400 | 620 |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 | 770 |
Pay by state
- Kansas · $62,400
- New Mexico · $78,010
- North Dakota · $79,820
- Oklahoma · $61,380
- Pennsylvania · $45,490
- Texas · $75,860
- West Virginia · $52,170
Education, experience and outlook for wellhead pumpers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2% over ten years, declining · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 |
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| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $58,160 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $96,710 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,040 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $78,620 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $87,820 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $67,890 |
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