How much does a pump operator make in Albany?
$46,740a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $22.47 an hour or $3,895 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.47
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,940Median: $46,740Highest 10%: $53,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 75th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $53,070 | $25.51 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| New York, NY | $63,540 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $22.47 ($46,740 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $46,740 against $61,770 nationally, 24% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $48,010, so Albany pays 3% less.
Where does Albany rank for pump operator pay?
31 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.