Wellhead Pumpers Salary by State
The national median pay for wellhead pumpers is $69,960 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,490 in Pennsylvania to $79,820 in North Dakota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,100
- 25th percentile
- $52,330
- Median
- $69,960
- 75th percentile
- $82,200
- Top 10%
- $98,170
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 17,990 jobs.
Median pay in 19 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $79,820 | +14% | $61,530 | $98,570 | 1,540 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $78,010 | +12% | $48,240 | $98,810 | 1,060 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $76,930 | +10% | $57,210 | $80,290 | 110 |
| 4 | Texas | $75,860 | +8% | $45,090 | $97,640 | 10,250 |
| 5 | Colorado | $72,700 | +4% | $50,220 | $93,790 | 370 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $64,650 | −8% | $30,830 | $76,020 | 90 |
| 7 | California | $64,430 | −8% | $50,180 | $76,330 | 160 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $62,560 | −11% | $52,600 | $78,470 | 80 |
| 9 | Kansas | $62,400 | −11% | $43,960 | $101,500 | 620 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $61,380 | −12% | $46,230 | $75,690 | 770 |
| 11 | Utah | $59,970 | −14% | $49,660 | $79,040 | 130 |
| 12 | Montana | $57,830 | −17% | $46,200 | $93,170 | 90 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $57,200 | −18% | $47,760 | $92,060 | 490 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $52,170 | −25% | $36,900 | $74,600 | 660 |
| 15 | Illinois | $51,440 | −26% | $36,770 | $63,770 | 240 |
| 16 | New York | $48,980 | −30% | $39,710 | $69,590 | 50 |
| 17 | Michigan | $47,630 | −32% | $43,450 | $83,720 | 210 |
| 18 | Ohio | $46,750 | −33% | $35,110 | $70,530 | 250 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $45,490 | −35% | $38,340 | $68,810 | 640 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Wellhead Pumpers salary questions
Which state pays wellhead pumpers the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $79,820 a year (+14% vs. the national median of $69,960). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays wellhead pumpers the least?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $45,490 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most wellhead pumpers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 10,250, with a median of $75,860.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.