Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $49,460 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $37,450
90th percentile $89,400
Employed locally 460
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,450
    25th
    $47,900
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $89,400

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 53% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 47% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,600

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,750
    Wellhead Pumpers $79,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,300
    Light Truck Drivers $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Midland, TX is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Midland, TX is 17.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $37,450 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,900.