How much does a pump operator make in Los Angeles?
$63,060a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $30.32 an hour or $5,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,650Median: $63,060Highest 10%: $91,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $54,270 | $26.09 | |
| Median | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 75th | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| 90th | $91,450 | $43.97 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,980 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $30.32 ($63,060 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $63,060 against $61,770 nationally, 2% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,660, so Los Angeles pays 9% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for pump operator pay?
14 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,450 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.