Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $53,440 -11% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $90,380
Employed locally 220
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $53,440
    75th
    $73,860
    90th
    $90,380

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 57% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 43% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,770
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $76,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,230
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $60,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,670
    Fresno, CA $59,540

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Los Angeles, CA is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 11% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.