How much does a pump operator make in Texas?
$61,770a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Texas. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,660Median: $61,770Highest 10%: $105,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| 25th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $83,680 | $40.23 | |
| 90th | $105,600 | $50.78 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,090 |
| Houston, TX | $76,670 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,250 |
| Midland, TX | $54,800 |
| Longview, TX | $53,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 11. Ohio | $64,700 |
| 12. Louisiana | $64,110 |
| 13. Georgia | $64,050 |
| 14. Texas | $61,770 |
| 15. Mississippi | $61,670 |
| 16. Utah | $61,590 |
| 17. West Virginia | $61,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $29.70 ($61,770 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $61,770 against $61,770 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for pump operator pay?
Texas ranks 14 of 37 states.
Which city in Texas pays pump operators the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $82,090 a year.
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.