Wellhead Pumpers pay range in Wichita Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,110 or more. The middle half of wellhead pumpers in Wichita Falls earn between $47,930 and $71,820.
- $33K10th
- $48K25th
- $64KMedian
- $72K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,570 | $5,214 | $30.08 |
| Median | $63,530 | $5,294 | $30.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,930 | $3,994 | $23.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,820 | $5,985 | $34.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Wellhead Pumpers pay in Wichita Falls vs. Texas and the U.S.
Wellhead pumpers in Wichita Falls earn 14% less than the Texas average ($73,110) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($70,370). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $69,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | $62,570 | $63,530 | $32,880 | $95,110 | n/a |
| Texas | $73,110 | $75,860 | $45,090 | $97,640 | 10,250 |
| 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 Wichita Falls
On the average salary of $62,570, a single filer in Wichita Falls takes home about $52,455 a year, or $4,371 a month and $2,017 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Wichita Falls a good place for wellhead pumpers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita Falls area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $62,570 buys what about $69,900 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita Falls ($43,210). A typical home costs $178,786, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Wellhead Pumpers salary in other Texas cities
Wichita Falls ranks 10th of 12 Texas metro areas for this job; Dallas pays the most ($80,960).
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 Wichita Falls: questions
How much do wellhead pumpers make an hour in Wichita Falls?
$30.08 an hour on average, and $30.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level wellhead pumpers salary in Wichita Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the wellhead pumpers take-home pay in Wichita Falls?
About $52,455 a year ($4,371 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,570. Texas has no state income tax.
Do wellhead pumpers earn more in Wichita Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Wichita Falls, TX (48660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.9%.
- 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 no state income tax.
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