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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,770
Median Annual Salary
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+5.3% vs 2024
$67,330
Mean Salary
$61,770
Median Salary
$29.70
Hourly Rate
2,110 people work as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas earn a median salary of $61,770 per year ($5,147/month).
This is 1.2% above the national average of $61,022.
Texas ranks #14 out of 37 states for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers pay.
Approximately 2,110 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 5.3% 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 Texas
Salaries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas range from $40,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $105,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,010 and $83,680.
Median $61,770
P10: $40,660P25: $47,010P75: $83,680P90: $105,620
10th
$40,660
25th
$47,010
Median
$61,770
75th
$83,680
90th
$105,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,660
$19.55
$3,388
25th Percentile
$47,010
$22.60
$3,917
Median (50th)
$61,770
$29.70
$5,147
75th Percentile
$83,680
$40.23
$6,973
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$105,620
$50.78
$8,801
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
Texas ranks #14 of 37 states
$61,022
National avg. for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
How much do Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas is $61,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,330.
What is the salary range for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
Salaries for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas range from $40,660 at the 10th percentile to $105,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,010 and $83,680.
What is the starting salary for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
Entry-level Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers positions in Texas typically start around $40,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,110 people are employed as Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Texas is approximately $29.70 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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