How much does a pump operator make in Portland?
$63,480a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.52 an hour or $5,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.52
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,410Median: $63,480Highest 10%: $89,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| 25th | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| Median | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| 75th | $83,670 | $40.23 | |
| 90th | $89,950 | $43.25 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| Salem, OR | $48,200 |
| Albany, OR | $48,150 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.52 ($63,480 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,480 against $61,770 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,540, so Portland pays 16% more.
Where does Portland rank for pump operator pay?
12 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,950 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.