Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $61,770 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $92,430
Employed locally 260
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $50,550
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $88,330
    90th
    $92,430

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 65% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 35% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,560
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $80,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,300
    Colorado $79,140
    North Dakota $75,960
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,630

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,500
    Light Truck Drivers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Portland, OR-WA is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,550.