Wellhead Pumpers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for wellhead pumpers is $37.50 an hour ($78,010 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($69,960). New Mexico ranks 2nd of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for wellhead pumpers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.19 | $48,240 |
| 25% of workers | $28.32 | $58,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.50 | $78,010 |
| 75% of workers | $47.26 | $98,290 |
| 90% of workers | $47.50 | $98,810 |
Wellhead Pumpers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $63,230 | 80 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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|---|---|
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $64,990 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $50,000 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $82,780 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $50,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,830 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,230 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $62,150 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $30,310 |
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