The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in New Jersey is $81,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,480.
Pay spans roughly $60,950 at the 10th percentile to $93,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.37 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $81,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.37 |
| 10th percentile | $60,950 |
| 90th percentile | $93,760 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.