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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,660
Median Annual Salary
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+12.3% vs 2024
$60,560
Mean Salary
$57,660
Median Salary
$27.72
Hourly Rate
1,220 people work as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California earn a median salary of $57,660 per year ($4,805/month).
This is 5.5% below the national average of $61,022.
California ranks #26 out of 37 states for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers pay.
Approximately 1,220 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 12.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.44
Mechanical
3.28
English Language
3.28
Mathematics
3.03
Administration and Management
2.97
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(8.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California
Salaries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California range from $36,470 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $73,880.
Median $57,660
P10: $36,470P25: $44,550P75: $73,880P90: $86,390
10th
$36,470
25th
$44,550
Median
$57,660
75th
$73,880
90th
$86,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,470
$17.53
$3,039
25th Percentile
$44,550
$21.42
$3,712
Median (50th)
$57,660
$27.72
$4,805
75th Percentile
$73,880
$35.52
$6,156
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,390
$41.53
$7,199
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
California ranks #26 of 37 states
$61,022
National avg. for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make in California?
The median annual salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California is $57,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,560.
What is the salary range for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California?
Salaries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California range from $36,470 at the 10th percentile to $86,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $73,880.
What is the starting salary for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California?
Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers positions in California typically start around $36,470 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,220 people are employed as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in California is approximately $27.72 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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