How much does a pump operator make in Missouri?
$44,650a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Missouri. That is $21.47 an hour or $3,721 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.47
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,440Median: $44,650Highest 10%: $48,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $42,120 | $20.25 | |
| Median | $44,650 | $21.47 | |
| 75th | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $48,520 | $23.33 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 34. Kentucky | $46,600 |
| 35. Nebraska | $46,170 |
| 36. North Carolina | $45,890 |
| 37. Missouri | $44,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $21.47 ($44,650 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $44,650 against $61,770 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Missouri rank for pump operator pay?
Missouri ranks 37 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.