How much does a pump operator make in San Antonio?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,600Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $88,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| 25th | $55,920 | $26.88 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $76,530 | $36.79 | |
| 90th | $88,680 | $42.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,090 |
| Houston, TX | $76,670 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,110 |
| Midland, TX | $54,800 |
| Longview, TX | $53,720 |
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Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do pump operators make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $59,250 against $61,770 nationally, 4% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,770, so San Antonio pays 4% less.
Where does San Antonio rank for pump operator pay?
20 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,680 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.