Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $79,640 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.29
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $100,590
Employed locally 1,470
National median $70,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $63,680
    50th (median)
    $79,640
    75th
    $87,170
    90th
    $100,590

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Wellhead Pumpers salary vs area income 85% Median Wellhead Pumpers salary is 15% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,290
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,230

    Nearby metros — Wellhead Pumpers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,290
    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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,300
    Light Truck Drivers$47,060
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$49,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Wellhead Pumpers make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Midland, TX is $38.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.81 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Wellhead Pumpers salaries?

    The median Wellhead Pumpers salary in Midland, TX is 13.8% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Wellhead Pumpers (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,680.