How much does a pump operator make in Colorado?
$46,680a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Colorado. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 37
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $46,680Highest 10%: $89,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $76,410 | $36.74 | |
| 90th | $89,510 | $43.03 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greeley, CO | $45,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 30. Maine | $51,370 |
| 31. New York | $48,010 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $46,900 |
| 33. Colorado | $46,680 |
| 34. Kentucky | $46,600 |
| 35. Nebraska | $46,170 |
| 36. North Carolina | $45,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $46,680 against $61,770 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Colorado rank for pump operator pay?
Colorado ranks 33 of 37 states.
Which city in Colorado pays pump operators the most?
Greeley, CO, with a median of $45,730 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.