How much does a pump operator make in Atlanta?
$64,050a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.79 an hour or $5,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.79
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,300Median: $64,050Highest 10%: $94,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 75th | $78,800 | $37.88 | |
| 90th | $94,880 | $45.62 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.79 ($64,050 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $64,050 against $61,770 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $64,050, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for pump operator pay?
10 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,880 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.