Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $61,670 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $43,010
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 130
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,010
    25th
    $53,970
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $73,380
    90th
    $75,970

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 84% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 16% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $66,620
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,480
    Florida $60,370
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,860
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $59,110
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $58,200

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Miami, FL is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Miami, FL is 2.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $43,010 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,970.