The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Montana is $71,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,700.
Pay spans roughly $50,580 at the 10th percentile to $85,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.40 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $71,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.40 |
| 10th percentile | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $85,180 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.