The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Colorado is $79,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,220.
Pay spans roughly $50,690 at the 10th percentile to $107,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.05 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $79,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.05 |
| 10th percentile | $50,690 |
| 90th percentile | $107,790 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.