Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,920 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $47,410
90th percentile $88,370
Employed locally 50
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,410
    25th
    $55,900
    50th (median)
    $59,920
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $88,370

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $80,100
    Longview, TX $77,190
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,600
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,300

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,110
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,530
    Light Truck Drivers $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,510
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Odessa, TX is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Odessa, TX is 0.2% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $47,410 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,900.