Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California earn a median salary of $54,275 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.6% vs the national median of $60,020. An estimated 640 pump operators, except wellhead pumpers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $38,200 to $60,990 depending on location.
$54,275
Avg median salary in California
$60,990
Highest paying metro
$38,200
Lowest paying metro
640
Employed in California
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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,990 | $50,280 | $86,280 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,670 | $52,000 | $75,160 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,540 | $49,730 | $76,720 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,390 | $42,370 | $63,290 | 140 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,980 | $40,730 | $64,210 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,440 | $45,970 | $73,860 | 220 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,990 | $37,440 | $51,280 | 70 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,200 | $35,810 | $50,860 | — |