Wellhead Pumpers Salary
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations · 18K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$69,960
Median hourly
$34
Average annual
$70,370
Typical range
$44,100–$98,170
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Wellhead Pumpers is $69,960 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $34 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field..
Most earn between $44,100 and $98,170 a year. There are roughly 18K people employed as wellhead pumpers in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Wellhead Pumpers.
- Hourly
- $33.63
- Daily
- $269
- Weekly
- $1,345
- Bi-weekly
- $2,691
- Monthly
- $5,830
- Annual
- $69,960
$69,960 a year is around the 50th percentile for Wellhead Pumperss. The median is $69,960.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1North Dakota$79,820
- 2New Mexico$78,010
- 3Louisiana$76,930
- 4Texas$75,860
- 5Colorado$72,700
- 6Arkansas$64,650
- 7California$64,430
- 8Mississippi$62,560
- 9Kansas$62,400
- 10Oklahoma$61,380
- 11Utah$59,970
- 12Montana$57,830
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$79,720
- 2Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$78,010
- 3Minot, ND$77,310
- 4Amarillo, TX$77,150
- 5Lubbock, TX$76,850
- 6Odessa, TX$75,450
- 7Midland, TX$72,110
- 8Casper, WY$71,540
- 9Tyler, TX$70,590
- 10Oklahoma City, OK$64,960
- 11Longview, TX$64,920
- 12Tulsa, OK$64,500
Related job titles
Employers advertise Wellhead Pumpers roles under these titles.
Related occupations
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$96,710
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61,770
- Gas Plant Operators$87,820
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$67,890
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,960
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$77,320
- Power Plant Operators$102,040
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$58,160
What a Wellhead Pumpers does
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Gauge oil and gas production.
- Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
- Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
- Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
- Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Wellhead Pumpers make?
- The median annual wage for Wellhead Pumpers is $69,960 ($34 per hour). Pay ranges from about $44,100 at the 10th percentile to $98,170 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Wellhead Pumpers?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $70,370, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Wellhead Pumperss the most?
- North Dakota has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $79,820.
- Is Wellhead Pumpers a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 18K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Wellhead Pumpers do?
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.; Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.; Gauge oil and gas production..