Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $58,600 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $102,270
Employed locally 1,540
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $58,600
    75th
    $83,640
    90th
    $102,270

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 73% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 27% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,350
    Odessa, TX $59,920
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,300

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Houston, TX is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Houston, TX is 2.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.