Wellhead Pumpers Salary
The median wellhead pumpers salary in the United States is $69,960 per year ($33.63/hour). Salaries range from $44,100 at the entry level to $98,170+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 17,990 wellhead pumpers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 4.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$69,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.63
per hour
Employment
17,990
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$44,100
25th percentile
$52,330
Median
$69,960
75th percentile
$82,200
90th percentile
$98,170
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-4.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Wellhead Pumpers Salary by State
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$45K$80K■ No data
Top Paying States
North Dakota
$80K
+14%
New Mexico
$78K
+12%
Louisiana
$77K
+10%
Texas
$76K
+8%
Colorado
$73K
+4%
Arkansas
$65K
-8%
California
$64K
-8%
Mississippi
$63K
-11%
Kansas
$62K
-11%
Oklahoma
$61K
-12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $79,820 | +14.1% |
| New Mexico | $78,010 | +11.5% |
| Louisiana | $76,930 | +10.0% |
| Texas | $75,860 | +8.4% |
| Colorado | $72,700 | +3.9% |
| Arkansas | $64,650 | -7.6% |
| California | $64,430 | -7.9% |
| Mississippi | $62,560 | -10.6% |
| Kansas | $62,400 | -10.8% |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 | -12.3% |
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Wellhead Pumpers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,720 | +14.0% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,010 | +11.5% |
| Minot, ND | $77,310 | +10.5% |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,150 | +10.3% |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,850 | +9.8% |
| Odessa, TX | $75,450 | +7.8% |
| Midland, TX | $72,110 | +3.1% |
| Casper, WY | $71,540 | +2.3% |
| Tyler, TX | $70,590 | +0.9% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $64,960 | -7.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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