How much does a pump operator make in New York?
$63,540a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.55 an hour or $5,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.55
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,060Median: $63,540Highest 10%: $95,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,060 | $25.03 | |
| 25th | $61,030 | $29.34 | |
| Median | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| 75th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| 90th | $95,450 | $45.89 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| Albany, NY | $46,740 |
Related jobs in New York
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| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.55 ($63,540 a year).
Do pump operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,540 against $61,770 nationally, 3% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $48,010, so New York pays 32% more.
Where does New York rank for pump operator pay?
11 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,450 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.