Wellhead Pumpers Salary in North Dakota
Wellhead Pumpers in North Dakota earn a median of $79,820 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($69,960)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,530; the top 10% earn over $98,570. Nationally the range is $44,100 to $98,170.
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- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$81,400 median in North Dakota
Wellhead Pumpers pay in North Dakota
How much do wellhead pumpers make in North Dakota?
The median is $79,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,530 and the top 10% earn over $98,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for wellhead pumpers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 19 (+14% vs. the national median of $69,960). Living costs are not included.