How much does a pump operator make in California?
$57,660a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in California. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $57,660Highest 10%: $86,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| 90th | $86,390 | $41.53 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,780 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,060 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,980 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 23. Florida | $59,120 |
| 24. New Mexico | $58,920 |
| 25. Nevada | $57,980 |
| 26. California | $57,660 |
| 27. Washington | $57,030 |
| 28. Oregon | $54,540 |
| 29. Tennessee | $52,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.72 ($57,660 a year).
Do pump operators make more in California than the national average?
No: $57,660 against $61,770 nationally, 7% less.
Where does California rank for pump operator pay?
California ranks 26 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays pump operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $71,780 a year.
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.