What is the salary of a Pump Operator? In the United States, a Pump Operator earns an average salary of $63,420. The salary range for a Pump Operator is usually between $53,047 and $86,026 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $203,946. The highest Pump Operator salary in the United States was $205,839. The average hourly pay for a Pump Operator is $30.49.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Pump Operator salary are Pennsylvania, with an average salary of $96,779, followed by California, with an average salary of $90,519, and Wisconsin, with an average salary of $75,799. Employers paying the highest salary for a Pump Operator job are Compton (CA), Hesperia (CA) and City of Youngstown (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Compton, CA | $155,644 |
| Hesperia, CA | $118,892 |
| City of Youngstown, OH | $71,654 |
| City of Martins Ferry, OH | $70,631 |
| St. Charles Parish, LA | $67,505 |
| City of McKinney, TX | $61,679 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Pump Station Mechanic | $49,041 |
| Pump Mechanic | $64,735 |
| Pump Station Supervisor | $78,772 |
| Pump Station Operator | $57,575 |
| Pumping Station Operator | $55,290 |
| Pump Station Technician | $43,069 |
| Pump Technician | $67,053 |
| Pumper | $12,676 |
| Pumping Station Mechanic | $58,053 |
| Pump Maintenance | $39,666 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Pump Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $27,720 | 1 |
| California | $90,519 | 27 |
| Louisiana | $64,853 | 11 |
| Massachusetts | $65,941 | 3 |
| New Mexico | $61,667 | 5 |
| Ohio | $34,595 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,779 | 4 |
| Texas | $52,370 | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $75,799 | 1 |