Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $53,980 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $81,490
Employed locally 90
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $81,490

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,770
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $76,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,230
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $60,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,670
    Fresno, CA $59,540

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in San Diego, CA is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in San Diego, CA is 10.1% 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 Diego?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.