How much does a pump operator make in Minnesota?
$59,700a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Minnesota. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.70
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,740Median: $59,700Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| 25th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 75th | $70,570 | $33.93 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.63 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 19. Indiana | $60,620 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $60,320 |
| 21. Idaho | $60,200 |
| 22. Minnesota | $59,700 |
| 23. Florida | $59,120 |
| 24. New Mexico | $58,920 |
| 25. Nevada | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $28.70 ($59,700 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $59,700 against $61,770 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for pump operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 22 of 37 states.
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.