The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $41,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,180.
Pay spans roughly $17,650 at the 10th percentile to $79,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.06 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $41,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.06 |
| 10th percentile | $17,650 |
| 90th percentile | $79,170 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.