The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Alabama is $51,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,430.
Pay spans roughly $41,480 at the 10th percentile to $78,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.79 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $51,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.79 |
| 10th percentile | $41,480 |
| 90th percentile | $78,140 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.