The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Washington is $84,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,640.
Pay spans roughly $44,850 at the 10th percentile to $112,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.39 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $84,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.39 |
| 10th percentile | $44,850 |
| 90th percentile | $112,800 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.