How much does a pump operator make in Houston?
$76,670a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.86 an hour or $6,389 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.86
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $76,670Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| Median | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| 75th | $96,900 | $46.59 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,090 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,250 |
| Midland, TX | $54,800 |
| Longview, TX | $53,720 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.86 ($76,670 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $76,670 against $61,770 nationally, 24% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,770, so Houston pays 24% more.
Where does Houston rank for pump operator pay?
4 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,500 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.