The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Utah is $73,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,830.
Pay spans roughly $52,320 at the 10th percentile to $98,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.50 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Utah.
| Median (annual) | $73,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.50 |
| 10th percentile | $52,320 |
| 90th percentile | $98,610 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.