Pump Operators Salary in Louisiana
Pump Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $64,110 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,650; the top 10% earn over $78,990. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Louisiana
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- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$79,970 median in Louisiana
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$106,640 median in Louisiana
- Gas Plant Operators$108,350 median in Louisiana
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$58,900 median in Louisiana
- Biomass Plant Technicians$101,170 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Wellhead Pumpers$76,930 median in Louisiana
Pump Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do pump operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $64,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,650 and the top 10% earn over $78,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 37 (+4% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.