There are currently an estimated 13,100 pump operators in the United States. The pump operator job market is expected to grow by 2.6% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are pump operators?
CareerExplorer rates pump operators with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 400 pump operators.
What’s the supply of pump operators?
The pump operator industry is concentrated in Texas, Louisiana, California
Pump Operator job market by state
| State Name | Employed Pump Operators |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2,110 |
| Louisiana | 1,370 |
| California | 1,220 |
| Oregon | 630 |
| Florida | 510 |
| New Jersey | 310 |
| New York | 300 |
| Wyoming | 290 |
| Utah | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | 190 |
| North Carolina | 180 |
| Ohio | 150 |
| Virginia | 150 |
| Nevada | 150 |
| Georgia | 130 |
| Alaska | 120 |
| Alabama | 100 |
| Oklahoma | 90 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| Tennessee | 80 |
| Washington | 80 |
| North Dakota | 70 |
| Mississippi | 70 |
| Missouri | 70 |
| Wisconsin | 70 |
| Minnesota | 60 |
| Illinois | 50 |
| Montana | 50 |
| Kentucky | 40 |
| Michigan | 40 |
| Connecticut | 30 |