Wellhead Pumpers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for wellhead pumpers is $36.47 an hour ($75,860 a year). About 10,250 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($69,960). Texas ranks 4th of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for wellhead pumpers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.68 | $45,090 |
| 25% of workers | $28.60 | $59,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.47 | $75,860 |
| 75% of workers | $40.42 | $84,070 |
| 90% of workers | $46.94 | $97,640 |
Wellhead Pumpers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $79,720 | 3,860 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $78,010 | 830 |
| Amarillo | $77,150 | 60 |
| Lubbock | $76,850 | 200 |
| Odessa | $75,450 | 330 |
| Midland | $72,110 | 1,660 |
| Tyler | $70,590 | 90 |
| Longview | $64,920 | 150 |
| Wichita Falls | $63,530 | 0 |
| San Angelo | $60,900 | 150 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $60,510 | 170 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $50,770 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $45,950 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $45,360 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $49,820 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $84,100 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $77,840 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $79,910 |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | $61,770 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,510 |
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