Pump Operators Salary in Colorado
Pump Operators in Colorado earn a median of $46,680 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,730; the top 10% earn over $89,510. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$76,200 median in Colorado
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$93,750 median in Colorado
- Gas Plant Operators$98,080 median in Colorado
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$51,200 median in Colorado
- Biomass Plant Technicians$102,780 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Wellhead Pumpers$72,700 median in Colorado
Pump Operators pay in Colorado
How much do pump operators make in Colorado?
The median is $46,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,730 and the top 10% earn over $89,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 37 (−24% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.