Wellhead pumper earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Wellhead pumper salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Texas $76,320
North Dakota $63,760
New Mexico $63,380
Utah $62,910
Wyoming $62,330
Alaska $62,010
Colorado $61,410
Arkansas $60,220
Louisiana $60,110
Mississippi $59,930
Kentucky $51,140
Kansas $48,850
Pennsylvania $48,780
Oklahoma $48,690
Michigan $48,580
California $47,770
Montana $47,040
West Virginia $39,310
Illinois $37,740
Ohio $36,490
Indiana $25,420

How do wellhead pumper salaries compare to similar careers?

Wellhead pumpers earn 7% less than similar careers in Wyoming. On average, they make less than mining machine operators but more than derrick operators.

Career Median Salary
Mining machine operator salary $80K
Marine electrician salary $81K
Petroleum pump system operator salary $79K
Crane operator salary $77K
Rotary drill operator salary $62K
Wellhead pumper salary $62K
Pump operator salary $65K
Welder salary $61K
Electrician salary $61K
Derrick operator salary $61K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)