Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $46,740 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $42,940
90th percentile $53,070
Employed locally 50
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,940
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $46,770
    90th
    $53,070

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 54% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $92,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $85,440
    Illinois $84,590
    Washington $84,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,770
    New Jersey $81,900

    Nearby metros — Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,560
    Albany, OR $48,150
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,620

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,940
    Light Truck Drivers $42,590
    Bus Drivers, School $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Albany, NY is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Albany, NY is 22.1% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $42,940 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.