The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in New York is $54,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,720.
Pay spans roughly $43,770 at the 10th percentile to $68,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.09 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in New York.
| Median (annual) | $54,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.09 |
| 10th percentile | $43,770 |
| 90th percentile | $68,630 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.