Wellhead Pumpers pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for wellhead pumpers is $25.08 an hour ($52,170 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$25.08Median hourly pay
$43,620–$53,660Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in West Virginia

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($69,960). West Virginia ranks 14th of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for wellhead pumpers in West Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.74$36,900
25% of workers$20.97$43,620
Half of workers (median)$25.08$52,170
75% of workers$25.80$53,660
90% of workers$35.87$74,600

Wellhead Pumpers pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston$53,39060

West Virginia unemployment rate: 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)

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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,390
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,740
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$35,840

Other job titles for this job

Lease OperatorOil Field WorkerField OperatorGas Lease PumperGas Well PumperLease AttendantOil Field OperatorOil Field Plant OperatorOil Field PumperOil Field TechnicianOil Well PumperOilfield Plant Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.