How much does a pump operator make in Salt Lake City?
$67,550a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $32.48 an hour or $5,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.48
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $67,550Highest 10%: $79,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $54,750 | $26.32 | |
| Median | $67,550 | $32.48 | |
| 75th | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $79,320 | $38.13 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a pump operator make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $32.48 ($67,550 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $67,550 against $61,770 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $61,590, so Salt Lake City pays 10% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for pump operator pay?
7 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,320 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.