Wellhead pumper earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level wellhead pumper earnings begin at:
$46.94 per hour
$97,640 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level wellhead pumper earnings begin at:
$40.42 per hour
$84,070 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level wellhead pumper earnings begin at:
$36.47 per hour
$75,860 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level wellhead pumper earnings begin at:
$28.60 per hour
$59,490 per year
10th percentile
Starting level wellhead pumper earnings begin at:
$21.68 per hour
$45,090 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Wellhead pumper salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $79,820 |
| New Mexico | $78,010 |
| Louisiana | $76,930 |
| Texas | $75,860 |
| Colorado | $72,700 |
| Arkansas | $64,650 |
| California | $64,430 |
| Mississippi | $62,560 |
| Kansas | $62,400 |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 |
| Utah | $59,970 |
| Montana | $57,830 |
| Wyoming | $57,200 |
| West Virginia | $52,170 |
| Illinois | $51,440 |
| Kentucky | $51,140 |
| New York | $48,980 |
| Michigan | $47,630 |
| Ohio | $46,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,490 |
| Indiana | $25,420 |
How do wellhead pumper salaries compare to similar careers?
Wellhead pumpers earn 6% less than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than power plant operators but more than millwrights.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Power plant operator salary | $103K |
| Elevator mechanic salary | $102K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $84K |
| Avionics technician salary | $82K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $78K |
| Wellhead pumper salary | $76K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $78K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $62K |
| Wind turbine services technician salary | $62K |
| Millwright salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)