How much does a pump operator make in Ohio?
$64,700a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Ohio. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,570Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $88,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $55,740 | $26.80 | |
| Median | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $82,280 | $39.56 | |
| 90th | $88,720 | $42.65 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 8. Alabama | $66,890 |
| 9. Virginia | $66,500 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,990 |
| 11. Ohio | $64,700 |
| 12. Louisiana | $64,110 |
| 13. Georgia | $64,050 |
| 14. Texas | $61,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $64,700 against $61,770 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Ohio rank for pump operator pay?
Ohio ranks 11 of 37 states.
Which city in Ohio pays pump operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $79,010 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.