Top 15 cities for wellhead pumpers by average salary
| Dallas, TX | $80,960 |
|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $78,580 |
| Minot, ND | $77,670 |
| Lubbock, TX | $71,870 |
| Odessa, TX | $71,070 |
| Amarillo, TX | $70,570 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,090 |
| Midland, TX | $69,110 |
| Casper, WY | $68,990 |
| Farmington, NM | $68,470 |
| Longview, TX | $66,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $65,730 |
| Tulsa, OK | $65,560 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $65,300 |
| San Angelo, TX | $63,330 |
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Wellhead Pumpers salary by state
North Dakota pays wellhead pumpers the most statewide, $82,190 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $82,190 | $79,820 | 1,540 | 1 | $77,670 | $77,670 |
| New Mexico | $78,290 | $78,010 | 1,060 | 1 | $68,470 | $68,470 |
| Texas | $73,110 | $75,860 | 10,250 | 12 | $80,960 | $56,340 |
| Louisiana | $72,610 | $76,930 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $72,130 | $72,700 | 370 | 1 | $65,730 | $65,730 |
| Kansas | $66,620 | $62,400 | 620 | 1 | $58,440 | $58,440 |
| Wyoming | $65,820 | $57,200 | 490 | 1 | $68,990 | $68,990 |
| Mississippi | $65,730 | $62,560 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $65,580 | $64,430 | 160 | 1 | $62,280 | $62,280 |
| Utah | $64,000 | $59,970 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $63,560 | $57,830 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $61,520 | $61,380 | 770 | 2 | $65,560 | $65,300 |
| Arkansas | $58,000 | $64,650 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $56,460 | $47,630 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $54,750 | $51,440 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $53,430 | $48,980 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $51,210 | $52,170 | 660 | 1 | $48,830 | $48,830 |
| Ohio | $50,470 | $46,750 | 250 | 2 | $60,230 | $57,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,190 | $45,490 | 640 | 1 | $45,750 | $45,750 |
Wellhead Pumpers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $80,960 | $78,010 | $38.92 | 830 |
| Houston, TX | $78,580 | $79,720 | $37.78 | 3,860 |
| Minot, ND | $77,670 | $77,310 | $37.34 | 130 |
| Lubbock, TX | $71,870 | $76,850 | $34.55 | 200 |
| Odessa, TX | $71,070 | $75,450 | $34.17 | 330 |
| Amarillo, TX | $70,570 | $77,150 | $33.93 | 60 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,090 | $70,590 | $33.70 | 90 |
| Midland, TX | $69,110 | $72,110 | $33.23 | 1,660 |
| Casper, WY | $68,990 | $71,540 | $33.17 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $68,470 | $63,230 | $32.92 | 80 |
| Longview, TX | $66,600 | $64,920 | $32.02 | 150 |
| Greeley, CO | $65,730 | $61,510 | $31.60 | 140 |
| Tulsa, OK | $65,560 | $64,500 | $31.52 | 220 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $65,300 | $64,960 | $31.40 | 230 |
| San Angelo, TX | $63,330 | $60,900 | $30.45 | 150 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $62,570 | $63,530 | $30.08 | n/a |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,280 | $61,340 | $29.94 | 60 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,780 | $60,510 | $29.22 | 170 |
| Canton, OH | $60,230 | $64,010 | $28.96 | 50 |
| Wichita, KS | $58,440 | $49,720 | $28.09 | 40 |
| Akron, OH | $57,350 | $56,190 | $27.57 | 40 |
| Beaumont, TX | $56,340 | $50,770 | $27.09 | 60 |
| Charleston, WV | $48,830 | $53,390 | $23.47 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,750 | $39,060 | $21.99 | 350 |
Related jobs
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandU.S. average $42,260
- Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsU.S. average $48,370
- Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentU.S. average $36,980
- Packers and Packagers, HandU.S. average $37,540
- Stockers and Order FillersU.S. average $39,540
- Machine Feeders and OffbearersU.S. average $43,660
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersU.S. average $63,960
- Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsU.S. average $52,820
Wellhead Pumpers salary: questions
Where do wellhead pumpers make the most money?
In Dallas, TX, with an average of $80,960 a year, among the 24 metro areas we cover.
What is the average wellhead pumpers salary in the U.S.?
$70,370 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $69,960, so half of wellhead pumpers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should wellhead pumpers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of wellhead pumpers nationwide earn between $52,330 (25th percentile) and $82,200 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays wellhead pumpers the most?
North Dakota, with a statewide average of $82,190 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is wellhead pumpers pay the lowest?
Pittsburgh, PA, at $45,750 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 53-7073.
- 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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