Pump Operators Salary in Alabama
Pump Operators in Alabama earn a median of $66,890 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,030; the top 10% earn over $88,020. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Alabama
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Pump Operators pay in Alabama
How much do pump operators make in Alabama?
The median is $66,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,030 and the top 10% earn over $88,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 37 (+8% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.