Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $60,670 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $83,540
Employed locally 40
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $75,160
    90th
    $83,540

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 59% Median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary is 41% 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
    Fresno, CA $59,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,390

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,480
    Light Truck Drivers $46,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 1.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.