The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in New Mexico is $51,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,820.
Pay spans roughly $45,860 at the 10th percentile to $80,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.70 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $51,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.70 |
| 10th percentile | $45,860 |
| 90th percentile | $80,190 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.