The average salary for a pump operator in Colorado is around $78,480 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $78,480.
Wages typically start from $39,470 and go up to $79,830.
6% below national average Updated in 2021
Pump operator earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Pump operator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $92,550 |
| Colorado | $78,480 |
| Missouri | $68,040 |
| Nevada | $65,100 |
| Wyoming | $64,740 |
| Alaska | $63,670 |
| Illinois | $63,400 |
| North Dakota | $62,900 |
| Texas | $61,360 |
| Michigan | $60,390 |
| Kansas | $59,380 |
| South Dakota | $59,380 |
| Oklahoma | $59,180 |
| Wisconsin | $54,800 |
| Arizona | $54,570 |
| New Jersey | $54,490 |
| Washington | $50,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,820 |
| Maine | $49,790 |
| West Virginia | $49,670 |
| Georgia | $49,360 |
| Alabama | $49,240 |
| Montana | $48,920 |
| New Hampshire | $48,640 |
| Utah | $48,600 |
| Ohio | $48,520 |
| Indiana | $48,210 |
| Maryland | $47,460 |
| Kentucky | $47,200 |
| Oregon | $47,040 |
| Tennessee | $46,590 |
| Louisiana | $46,200 |
| Mississippi | $45,360 |
| Florida | $45,270 |
| Minnesota | $44,160 |
| California | $43,430 |
| New York | $41,250 |
| Virginia | $40,530 |
| North Carolina | $40,290 |
| Nebraska | $34,140 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,010 |
| Iowa | $24,390 |
How do pump operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Pump operators earn 8% less than similar careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than power plant operators but more than quality control inspectors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Power plant operator salary | $98K |
| Petroleum pump system operator salary | $101K |
| Logistician salary | $79K |
| Boilermaker salary | $81K |
| Industrial designer salary | $67K |
| Pump operator salary | $78K |
| Rotary drill operator salary | $76K |
| Non-Destructive testing specialist salary | $61K |
| Mining machine operator salary | $61K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $54K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)