Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in New York

Pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) in New York earn the most in New York (average $70,800 a year) and the least in Albany ($47,460), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pump operators (except wellhead pumpers) average at $55,230 and the median at $48,010 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,960.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers average salary by city in New York

New York$70,800
Buffalo$47,540
Albany$47,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$70,800	$63,540	$61,030	$55,349	113
Buffalo	$47,540	$45,620	$45,260	$38,369	96
Albany	$47,460	$46,740	$45,490	$38,309	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in other states

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7072.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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