Pump Operators Salary in Minnesota
Pump Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $59,700 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,740; the top 10% earn over $101,140. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Minnesota
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$94,390 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Pump Operators pay in Minnesota
How much do pump operators make in Minnesota?
The median is $59,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,740 and the top 10% earn over $101,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 37 (−3% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.