Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $60,350 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $50,180
90th percentile $95,800
Employed locally 560
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,180
    25th
    $60,350
    50th (median)
    $60,350
    75th
    $79,090
    90th
    $95,800

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 69% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 31% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $80,100
    Longview, TX $77,190
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,630
    Odessa, TX $59,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,600
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,300

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Dallas, TX is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Dallas, TX is 0.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $50,180 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,350.