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Wellhead Pumpers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Wellhead Pumpers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,430
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.0% vs 2024
$65,580
Mean Salary
$64,430
Median Salary
$30.98
Hourly Rate
160 people work as Wellhead Pumpers in California
Wellhead Pumpers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Wellhead Pumpers in California earn a median salary of $64,430 per year ($5,369/month).
This is 5.0% above the national average of $61,379.
California ranks #7 out of 19 states for Wellhead Pumpers pay.
Approximately 160 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 7.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Equipment Maintenance
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.69
Mathematics
3.02
Administrative
2.85
Chemistry
2.82
Production and Processing
2.79
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(80.5% of workers)
Salaries for Wellhead Pumpers in California range from $50,180 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,500 and $72,310.
Median $64,430
P10: $50,180P25: $56,500P75: $72,310P90: $76,330
10th
$50,180
25th
$56,500
Median
$64,430
75th
$72,310
90th
$76,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,180
$24.12
$4,181
25th Percentile
$56,500
$27.16
$4,708
Median (50th)
$64,430
$30.98
$5,369
75th Percentile
$72,310
$34.76
$6,025
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,330
$36.70
$6,360
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Wellhead Pumpers in California is $64,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,580.
What is the salary range for a Wellhead Pumpers in California?
Salaries for Wellhead Pumpers in California range from $50,180 at the 10th percentile to $76,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,500 and $72,310.
What is the starting salary for a Wellhead Pumpers in California?
Entry-level Wellhead Pumpers positions in California typically start around $50,180 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,500 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Wellhead Pumpers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 160 people are employed as Wellhead Pumpers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Wellhead Pumpers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Wellhead Pumpers in California is approximately $30.98 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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