How much does a pump operator make in New York?
$48,010a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in New York. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,720Median: $48,010Highest 10%: $77,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 25th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $56,190 | $27.01 | |
| 90th | $77,200 | $37.12 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,540 |
| Albany, NY | $46,740 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 28. Oregon | $54,540 |
| 29. Tennessee | $52,120 |
| 30. Maine | $51,370 |
| 31. New York | $48,010 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $46,900 |
| 33. Colorado | $46,680 |
| 34. Kentucky | $46,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.08 ($48,010 a year).
Do pump operators make more in New York than the national average?
No: $48,010 against $61,770 nationally, 22% less.
Where does New York rank for pump operator pay?
New York ranks 31 of 37 states.
Which city in New York pays pump operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,540 a year.
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.