Pump Operators Salary in Nebraska
Pump Operators in Nebraska earn a median of $46,170 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $48,110. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Nebraska
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Pump Operators pay in Nebraska
How much do pump operators make in Nebraska?
The median is $46,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $48,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 37 (−25% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.