The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Louisiana is $60,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,530.
Pay spans roughly $25,260 at the 10th percentile to $77,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.25 per hour. An estimated 1,510 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $60,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.25 |
| 10th percentile | $25,260 |
| 90th percentile | $77,180 |
| Employment | 1,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.