The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Alaska is $72,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,440.
Pay spans roughly $25,410 at the 10th percentile to $104,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.09 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $72,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.09 |
| 10th percentile | $25,410 |
| 90th percentile | $104,360 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.