Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $78,290 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.64
10th percentile $54,450
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 3,940
National median $70,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,450
    25th
    $62,810
    50th (median)
    $78,290
    75th
    $80,460
    90th
    $96,420

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 97% Median Wellhead Pumpers salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Wellhead Pumpers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $84,260
    North Dakota $83,450
    Arkansas $80,930
    Midland, TX $79,640
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,230

    Nearby metros — Wellhead Pumpers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $79,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,230
    Lubbock, TX $76,850
    Odessa, TX $75,450
    San Angelo, TX $73,370
    Tyler, TX $69,340

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Wellhead Pumpers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Houston, TX is $37.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.21 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Wellhead Pumpers salaries?

    The median Wellhead Pumpers salary in Houston, TX is 11.8% above the national median of $70,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Wellhead Pumpers in Houston?

    Entry-level Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $54,450 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,810.