Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $57,300 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $42,580
90th percentile $82,510
Employed locally 120
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,580
    25th
    $48,450
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $72,840
    90th
    $82,510

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 77% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 23% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,520
    Light Truck Drivers $39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in San Antonio, TX is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $42,580 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,450.