How much does a pump operator make in Pennsylvania?
$60,660a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Pennsylvania. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,890Median: $60,660Highest 10%: $83,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,890 | $19.66 | |
| 25th | $45,240 | $21.75 | |
| Median | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $67,280 | $32.35 | |
| 90th | $83,280 | $40.04 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 15. Mississippi | $61,670 |
| 16. Utah | $61,590 |
| 17. West Virginia | $61,450 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $60,660 |
| 19. Indiana | $60,620 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $60,320 |
| 21. Idaho | $60,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.16 ($60,660 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $60,660 against $61,770 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for pump operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 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.