How much does a pump operator make in Oregon?
$54,540a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Oregon. That is $26.22 an hour or $4,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.22
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,710Median: $54,540Highest 10%: $88,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,710 | $18.61 | |
| 25th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $54,540 | $26.22 | |
| 75th | $77,990 | $37.50 | |
| 90th | $88,200 | $42.40 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $63,480 |
| Bend, OR | $57,730 |
| Salem, OR | $48,200 |
| Albany, OR | $48,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 25. Nevada | $57,980 |
| 26. California | $57,660 |
| 27. Washington | $57,030 |
| 28. Oregon | $54,540 |
| 29. Tennessee | $52,120 |
| 30. Maine | $51,370 |
| 31. New York | $48,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $26.22 ($54,540 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $54,540 against $61,770 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Oregon rank for pump operator pay?
Oregon ranks 28 of 37 states.
Which city in Oregon pays pump operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $63,480 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.