How much does a pump operator make in San Francisco?
$71,780a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $34.51 an hour or $5,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.51
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,280Median: $71,780Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,280 | $25.13 | |
| 25th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| Median | $71,780 | $34.51 | |
| 75th | $84,710 | $40.73 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.57 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pump operators.
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,060 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,980 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $374,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $193,400 |
| Commercial Pilot | $173,100 |
| Captain | $124,600 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $104,100 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $98,410 |
| Traffic Technician | $92,710 |
| Flight Attendant | $89,430 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $85,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $34.51 ($71,780 a year).
Do pump operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $71,780 against $61,770 nationally, 16% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,660, so San Francisco pays 24% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for pump operator pay?
6 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does a pump operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 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.