How much does a pump operator make in Dallas?
$63,110a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.34
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $63,110Highest 10%: $99,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $54,920 | $26.40 | |
| Median | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 75th | $81,880 | $39.37 | |
| 90th | $99,300 | $47.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,090 |
| Houston, TX | $76,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,250 |
| Midland, TX | $54,800 |
| Longview, TX | $53,720 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $30.34 ($63,110 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $63,110 against $61,770 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,770, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for pump operator pay?
13 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,300 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.