Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,440 +42.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.08
10th percentile $25,410
90th percentile $123,720
Employed locally 70
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,410
    25th
    $25,410
    50th (median)
    $85,440
    75th
    $99,230
    90th
    $123,720

    Top-paying metros for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $92,700
    Illinois $84,590
    Washington $84,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,770
    New Jersey $81,900
    Arizona $81,430

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Alaska is $41.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.51 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salaries?

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Alaska is 42.4% above the national median of $60,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $25,410 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,410.