How much does a pump operator make in Wisconsin?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Wisconsin. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $116,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $53,530 | $25.74 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $80,090 | $38.50 | |
| 90th | $116,800 | $56.15 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 17. West Virginia | $61,450 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $60,660 |
| 19. Indiana | $60,620 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $60,320 |
| 21. Idaho | $60,200 |
| 22. Minnesota | $59,700 |
| 23. Florida | $59,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $60,320 against $61,770 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for pump operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 20 of 37 states.
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.