Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in West North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,300 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.13
10th percentile $66,370
90th percentile $98,800
Employed locally 200
National median $60,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,370
    25th
    $66,800
    50th (median)
    $79,300
    75th
    $84,500
    90th
    $98,800

    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

    Related occupations in West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,280
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,740
    Wellhead Pumpers $84,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $84,860
    Bus Drivers, School $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make per hour in West North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in West North Dakota is $38.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.48 or more per hour.

    Is West North Dakota above or below average for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salaries?

    The median Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in West North Dakota is 32.1% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $66,370 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,800.