Pump Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for pump operators is $61,770 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,650 in Missouri to $92,310 in Illinois.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,420
- 25th percentile
- $47,560
- Median
- $61,770
- 75th percentile
- $77,210
- Top 10%
- $91,820
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,780 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $92,310 | +49% | $62,510 | $116,120 | 50 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $81,400 | +32% | $49,920 | $100,830 | 70 |
| 3 | Alaska | $80,210 | +30% | $62,210 | $98,810 | 120 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $77,820 | +26% | $49,150 | $94,540 | 290 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $71,890 | +16% | $41,090 | $74,000 | 30 |
| 6 | Montana | $71,770 | +16% | $46,110 | $113,410 | 50 |
| 7 | Michigan | $69,540 | +13% | $46,800 | $118,810 | 40 |
| 8 | Alabama | $66,890 | +8% | $41,030 | $88,020 | 100 |
| 9 | Virginia | $66,500 | +8% | $53,090 | $75,400 | 150 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,990 | +5% | $61,030 | $95,450 | 310 |
| 11 | Ohio | $64,700 | +5% | $47,570 | $88,720 | 150 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $64,110 | +4% | $39,650 | $78,990 | 1,370 |
| 13 | Georgia | $64,050 | +4% | $35,300 | $93,300 | 130 |
| 14 | Texas | $61,770 | 0% | $40,660 | $105,620 | 2,110 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $61,670 | 0% | $43,490 | $71,830 | 70 |
| 16 | Utah | $61,590 | 0% | $44,030 | $106,650 | 250 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $61,450 | −1% | $54,630 | $90,200 | Not published |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $60,660 | −2% | $40,890 | $83,280 | 190 |
| 19 | Indiana | $60,620 | −2% | $46,600 | $67,390 | Not published |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $60,320 | −2% | $52,000 | $116,800 | 70 |
| 21 | Idaho | $60,200 | −3% | $52,060 | $80,060 | Not published |
| 22 | Minnesota | $59,700 | −3% | $56,740 | $101,140 | 60 |
| 23 | Florida | $59,120 | −4% | $38,080 | $74,920 | 510 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $58,920 | −5% | $46,700 | $81,010 | 80 |
| 25 | Nevada | $57,980 | −6% | $46,930 | $84,980 | 150 |
| 26 | California | $57,660 | −7% | $36,470 | $86,390 | 1,220 |
| 27 | Washington | $57,030 | −8% | $55,980 | $115,920 | 80 |
| 28 | Oregon | $54,540 | −12% | $38,710 | $88,200 | 630 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $52,120 | −16% | $35,440 | $62,810 | 80 |
| 30 | Maine | $51,370 | −17% | $44,440 | $93,500 | Not published |
| 31 | New York | $48,010 | −22% | $43,720 | $77,200 | 300 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $46,900 | −24% | $38,600 | $76,900 | 90 |
| 33 | Colorado | $46,680 | −24% | $45,730 | $89,510 | Not published |
| 34 | Kentucky | $46,600 | −25% | $38,130 | $70,050 | 40 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $46,170 | −25% | $45,760 | $48,110 | Not published |
| 36 | North Carolina | $45,890 | −26% | $37,700 | $59,760 | 180 |
| 37 | Missouri | $44,650 | −28% | $35,440 | $48,520 | 70 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pump Operators salary questions
Which state pays pump operators the most?
Illinois, with a median of $92,310 a year (+49% vs. the national median of $61,770). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pump operators the least?
Missouri, with a median of $44,650 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most pump operators work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,110, with a median of $61,770.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.