Pump Operators Salary in Missouri
Pump Operators in Missouri earn a median of $44,650 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,440; the top 10% earn over $48,520. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$57,750 median in Missouri
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$55,480 median in Missouri
- Biomass Plant Technicians$101,900 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Pump Operators pay in Missouri
How much do pump operators make in Missouri?
The median is $44,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,440 and the top 10% earn over $48,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 37 (−28% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.