Wellhead Pumpers pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for wellhead pumpers is $38.38 an hour ($79,820 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($69,960). North Dakota ranks 1st of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for wellhead pumpers in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.58 | $61,530 |
| 25% of workers | $32.02 | $66,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.38 | $79,820 |
| 75% of workers | $46.87 | $97,480 |
| 90% of workers | $47.39 | $98,570 |
Wellhead Pumpers pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | $77,310 | 130 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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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