Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $64,380 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $25,160
90th percentile $84,610
Employed locally 50
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,160
    25th
    $60,550
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $80,550
    90th
    $84,610

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 67% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 33% 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
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,300
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $77,390
    North Dakota $75,960
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $60,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,390

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,910
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,490
    Commercial Pilots $111,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Anchorage, AK is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Anchorage, AK is 7.3% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $25,160 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,550.