Pump Operators Salary in California
Pump Operators in California earn a median of $57,660 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,470; the top 10% earn over $86,390. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near California
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Pump Operators pay in California
How much do pump operators make in California?
The median is $57,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,470 and the top 10% earn over $86,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 37 (−7% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.