The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California is $51,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,210.
Pay spans roughly $35,880 at the 10th percentile to $83,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.69 per hour. An estimated 1,270 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in California.
| Median (annual) | $51,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.69 |
| 10th percentile | $35,880 |
| 90th percentile | $83,260 |
| Employment | 1,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.