Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $45,710 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $49,890
Employed locally 50
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $49,890

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 62% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 38% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $57,930

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,340
    Light Truck Drivers $42,130
    Flight Attendants $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Las Vegas, NV is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 23.8% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.