Wellhead Pumpers pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,390 or more. The middle half of wellhead pumpers in Charleston earn between $39,110 and $53,390.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $53KMedian
- $53K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Median | $53,390 | $4,449 | $25.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,110 | $3,259 | $18.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,390 | $4,449 | $25.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Wellhead Pumpers pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Wellhead pumpers in Charleston earn 5% less than the West Virginia average ($51,210) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($70,370). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $69,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $48,830 | $53,390 | $33,960 | $53,390 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $51,210 | $52,170 | $36,900 | $74,600 | 660 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $48,830, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $40,020 a year, or $3,335 a month and $1,539 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 (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for wellhead pumpers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $48,830 buys what about $55,040 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Wellhead Pumpers salary in nearby metro areas
- Canton, OH$60,230
- Pittsburgh, PA$45,750
- Akron, OH$57,350
- Tulsa, OK$65,560
- Longview, TX$66,600
- Wichita, KS$58,440
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 Charleston: questions
How much do wellhead pumpers make an hour in Charleston?
$23.47 an hour on average, and $25.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level wellhead pumpers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the wellhead pumpers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $40,020 a year ($3,335 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,830.
Do wellhead pumpers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.93, this job is 4.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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