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Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Wellhead Pumpers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,860
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.4% vs 2024
$73,110
Mean Salary
$75,860
Median Salary
$36.47
Hourly Rate
10,250 people work as Wellhead Pumpers in Texas
Wellhead Pumpers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Wellhead Pumpers in Texas earn a median salary of $75,860 per year ($6,321/month).
This is 23.6% above the national average of $61,379.
Texas ranks #4 out of 19 states for Wellhead Pumpers pay.
Approximately 10,250 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 0.4% 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 Texas range from $45,090 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,490 and $84,070.
Median $75,860
P10: $45,090P25: $59,490P75: $84,070P90: $97,640
10th
$45,090
25th
$59,490
Median
$75,860
75th
$84,070
90th
$97,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,090
$21.68
$3,757
25th Percentile
$59,490
$28.60
$4,957
Median (50th)
$75,860
$36.47
$6,321
75th Percentile
$84,070
$40.42
$7,005
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,640
$46.94
$8,136
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Wellhead Pumpers in Texas is $75,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,110.
What is the salary range for a Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
Salaries for Wellhead Pumpers in Texas range from $45,090 at the 10th percentile to $97,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,490 and $84,070.
What is the starting salary for a Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
Entry-level Wellhead Pumpers positions in Texas typically start around $45,090 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,250 people are employed as Wellhead Pumpers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Wellhead Pumpers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Wellhead Pumpers in Texas is approximately $36.47 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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