Wellhead Pumpers pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,060 or more. The middle half of wellhead pumpers in Pittsburgh earn between $38,340 and $47,790.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,750 | $3,812 | $22.00 |
| Median | $39,060 | $3,255 | $18.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,340 | $3,195 | $18.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,790 | $3,982 | $22.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Wellhead Pumpers pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Wellhead pumpers in Pittsburgh earn 5% less than the Pennsylvania average ($48,190) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($70,370). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $69,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $45,750 | $39,060 | $38,340 | $67,060 | 350 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,190 | $45,490 | $38,340 | $68,810 | 640 |
| United States | $70,370 | $69,960 | $44,100 | $98,170 | 17,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Wellhead Pumpers salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $45,750, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $37,536 a year, or $3,128 a month and $1,444 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for wellhead pumpers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $45,750 buys what about $48,325 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Wellhead Pumpers salary in nearby metro areas
- Canton, OH$60,230
- Akron, OH$57,350
- Charleston, WV$48,830
- Tulsa, OK$65,560
- Wichita, KS$58,440
- Longview, TX$66,600
Highest-paying cities for wellhead pumpers
Dallas, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($80,960).
- Dallas, TX$80,960
- Houston, TX$78,580
- Minot, ND$77,670
- Lubbock, TX$71,870
- Odessa, TX$71,070
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Wellhead Pumpers salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do wellhead pumpers make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$21.99 an hour on average, and $18.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level wellhead pumpers salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the wellhead pumpers take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $37,536 a year ($3,128 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,750. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do wellhead pumpers earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,370).
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; area Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.75, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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