The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas is $58,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,860.
Pay spans roughly $42,580 at the 10th percentile to $97,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.21 per hour. An estimated 4,280 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $58,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.21 |
| 10th percentile | $42,580 |
| 90th percentile | $97,520 |
| Employment | 4,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.